M81 & M82. Bode's Galaxy & Cigar Galaxy

 Posted: Apr 11th, 2026
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Technical Info
Telescope/Lens: Askar 71F
Camera: ZWO ASI585MC Pro
Mount: HEQ5 Pro
Guide Scope: ZWO OFF-AXIS-GUIDER
Guide Camera: Zwo ASI 120 MM
Software: Siril, Gra Xpert
Accessories: Asiair plus.
Exposure:
41 x 300" ISO/Gain: 200 - Svbony 260
50 x 300" ISO/Gain: 200 - Svbony 260
72 x 300" ISO/Gain: 200 - Svbony 260
Yellow, Bortle 5 zone:
 Viskla, Estonia
 Apr 8th, 2026
13 h 35 m
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Resolution: 3722x2031 px
Scale: 9265 KB
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Where do the crosses on images of bright stars come from?
13 Apr, 2026 Reply
Andres Trn Replied to Yas
A lens hood extension with a cross. After using a Newtonian telescope, I still love stars like these. That's why I use an extension mask when shooting.
13 Apr, 2026 Reply
Poppy8micro Replied to Andres Trn
A special kind of perversion))
15 Apr, 2026 Reply
Mikelazer Replied to Poppy8micro
I also love stars with diffraction spikes. And the shot is amazing!
16 Apr, 2026 Reply
Andres Trn Replied to Mikelazer
Thank you!
16 Apr, 2026 Reply
Poppy8micro Replied to Mikelazer
I have nothing against the rays. But I wouldn't go out of my way to capture them.
16 Apr, 2026 Reply

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