Observation by Martin Griffiths: Three Galaxies

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Martin Martin

Observer

Martin Griffiths

Observed

2014 Feb 18 - 20:40

Uploaded

2016 Nov 26 - 11:44

Objects

M82
NGC3077

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Constellation

Ursa Major

Field centre

RA: 09^h56^m
Dec: +69°16'
Position angle: +84°07'

Field size

1°36' × 1°21'

Equipment

80mm Equinox f6 refractor with a mounted Canon 30D DSLR

Exposure

f6 ISO 1600 with a 60 second exposure

Location

Brecon Beacons Observatory

Target name

Galaxies M81, M82 and NGC 3077

Title

Three Galaxies

About this image

I love the proximity of these galaxies as they can be seen together in a low power eyepiece. They are a wonderful sight that never fail to inspire visitors to the observatory.

Files associated with this observation

Messier 81, 82 and NGC 3077.jpg (469.0 kB)

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