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M81, M82

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M81, M82NGC 3031NGC 3034
Resolution:
2937x2937 px
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Photo description / processing

Shot in deteriorating seeing conditions, so the shooting had to be interrupted. Since there's no weather again, let it be at least like this.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Apertura CS150
Camera
ZWO ASI533MC Pro
Mount
ZWO AM3
Guide Scope
SVBony SV106
Guide Camera
ASI120MM
Accessories
MEYON 1.0x CCGemini AF
Software
NINA, PixInsight
Location
Aktau, Kazakhstan

Light pollution

Gray, Bortle 2 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 60 × 120″ · ISO/Gain: 100 · Optolong UV/IR

Total exposure: 2 h 0 m

Photo versions

M81, M82
Updated
M81, M82

May 8th, 2025

4 h 30 m

Added hydrogen, tested the Laida filter under a 3/4 moon and urban light pollution, seems to work.

M81, M82
Current photo
M81, M82

Apr 25th, 2025

2 h 0 m

Shot in deteriorating seeing conditions, so the shooting had to be interrupted. Since there's no weather again, let it be at least like this.

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