Observation by David Swan: Bode's Galaxy

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David Swan

Observer

David Swan

Observed

2017 Aug 15 - 21:21

Uploaded

2017 Aug 15 - 22:31

Objects

M81

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Constellation

Ursa Major

Field centre

RA: 09^h55^m
Dec: +69°03'
Position angle: -153°26'

Field size

0°16' × 0°11'

Equipment

Scope: 200mm SCT at f/6.3
Camera: ASI178MM. Baader UV/IR cut
Software: Firecapture and DeepSkyStacker

Exposure

100 x 5s subs

Location

Tynemouth, UK

Target name

Bode's Galaxy, M81

Title

Bode's Galaxy

About this image

Midpoint of capture 21:21 UT; 22:21 BST

The core is so bright!

Files associated with this observation

bode15aug17web.png (708.8 kB)

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