Observation by Callum Scott Wingrove: M81 and M82

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Callum Wingrove

Observer

Callum Scott Wingrove

Observed

2019 Apr 21 - 22:50

Uploaded

2019 Apr 25 - 20:57

Objects

M82
M81

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Constellation

Ursa Major

Field centre

RA: 09^h55^m
Dec: +69°19'
Position angle: -81°02'

Field size

1°02' × 0°39'

Equipment

Evostar ED80
HEQ5
ASI294MC
ASIAIR

Exposure

3 hours total integration, no filters

Location

Stanmore, North London

Target name

M81 and M82

Title

M81 and M82

About this image

First attempt at galaxy photography and using ASI294MC camera. Still using GIMP for processing but am considering taking the plunge with either PI or PS.

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