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M81, m82

Epsio
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Category:Deep Sky
Published:
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M81, m82NGC 3031NGC 3034NGC 3077
Resolution:
4290x2856 px
File size:
1391 KB

Photo description / processing

Bode's Galaxy and the Cigar Galaxy (M81 and M82) 03.05.2025, Bolshiye Saly Imaging parameters: SW 150/750 telescope, Heq 5pro mount, Canon 1100d camera, guide camera Datyson t7c 57 frames at 200 seconds each (3 hours total), ISO 400 Calibration: 15 dark frames, 20 flat frames Bode's Galaxy is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major. Its structure features two spiral arms rich in dust, indicating numerous regions of active star formation. The Cigar Galaxy is a barred spiral galaxy with intense star formation, also located in Ursa Major. Its core contains a supermassive black hole with a mass of 30 million solar masses. The Cigar Galaxy is tilted about 80 degrees relative to Earth, giving it an elongated appearance, which is how it earned its name.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Sky-Watcher 150/750
Camera
Canon EOS 1100D
Mount
Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Pro
Guide Scope
Angeleyes
Guide Camera
Datyson t7c
Software
Siril, graXpert, Pixinsight, photoshop
Location
Ростовская область, с.Несветай, Россия

Light pollution

Yellow, Bortle 5 zone

Date taken
t.me/AstroPodd/146

Exposure

  • 57 × 200″ · ISO/Gain: 400 ·

Total exposure: 3 h 10 m

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