Bode's Galaxy M81 and the Cigar Galaxy M82

Mar 24th, 2025

5 h 15 m

The Bode's Galaxy and Cigar Galaxy or the group of galaxies M81 and M82 are located in the constellation Ursa Major. In fact, they are physically connected to each other, and this is not a projection on the celestial sphere. By the way, now is the best time for imaging, the galaxies are almost at the zenith.

Apr 18th, 2024

50 m

Apr 23rd, 2023

1 h 22 m

The week was anything but quiet, and the next one promises to be even hotter. Amid the rush of work and garden beds, I forgot about the beautiful celestial trophies. I remembered just now and am sharing them with you. The Bode's Galaxy and the Cigar Galaxy, or the galaxy group M81 and M82, are located in the constellation Ursa Major. In fact, they are physically connected to each other, and this is not just a projection on the celestial sphere. By the way, now is the perfect time for imaging, as the galaxies are almost at the zenith. Equipment and imaging parameters from April 15, 2023, crop sensor.