Observation by Ian Papworth: Messier 81 & 82

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Ian Papworth

Observer

Ian Papworth

Observed

2025 Jan 03 - 14:12

Uploaded

2025 Jan 03 - 14:15

Objects

M81
M82

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Constellation

Ursa Major

Field centre

RA: 09^h55^m
Dec: +69°03'
Position angle: +131°25'

Field size

1°24' × 1°02'

Equipment

Sky-Watcher Explorer 150p
Altair Hypercam 269c pro Tech
Sky-Watcher EQ 6 R

Exposure

40 x 60 sec

Location

Sandy Bedfordshire

Target name

Messiers 81 and 82

Title

Messier 81 & 82

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