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M81, M82. Bode's Galaxy and the Cigar Galaxy

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M81, M82. Bode's Galaxy and the Cigar GalaxyNGC 3031NGC 3034
Resolution:
3247x2143 px
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324 KB

Photo description / processing

The processing was very challenging and intense—at times, I had to start over from scratch ten times in a row. The dark bands at the bottom of the frame are glare from a streetlight, which I removed in Photoshop. I hope the result does it justice.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Sky-Watcher BKP1501
Camera
ZWO ASI294MC Pro
Mount
EQ3-2
Software
DeepSkyStacker, Fitswork, FitStacker, Adobe Photoshop
Location
Дмитровская область, Россия

Light pollution

Yellow, Bortle 5 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 886 × 18″ · ISO/Gain: 200 ·

Total exposure: 4 h 26 m

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