Observation by Peter Tickner: M81+M82 testing, testing!

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Peter Tickner

Observer

Peter Tickner

Observed

2024 Apr 21 - 22:31

Uploaded

2024 Apr 29 - 17:37

Objects

M81
M82

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Constellation

Ursa Major

Field centre

RA: 09^h54^m
Dec: +69°08'
Position angle: +124°10'

Field size

1°24' × 0°57'

Equipment

ZWO ASI2600MC Pro
130 mm f/7 TS triplet refractor
0.75x Riccardi reducer/flattener
ZWO ASIAIR Plus
EQ6 mount

Exposure

17x180seconds

Location

Urban Berkshire

Target name

M81 and M82

Title

M81+M82 testing, testing!

About this image

This was my first attempt to use an ASIAIR Plus to control my EQ6 mount on my second pier and to take images automatically once I had set it up. Thre was thin cloud about and by image 17 it was disruptive enough tat I had to abandon but I was pleased with the result although this is lights only and a cropped image to minimise the cloud streaks.

Peter

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cctest air M81 M82 Max BAA.jpg (2.0 MB)

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