Observation by Alan Ferguson: M81 Bode's Galaxy and M82 Cigar Galaxy

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Alan Ferguson

Observer

Alan Ferguson

Observed

2025 Jan 03 - 00:30

Uploaded

2025 Jan 29 - 21:16

Objects

M81
M82

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Constellation

Ursa Major

Field centre

RA: 09^h55^m
Dec: +69°20'
Position angle: +99°37'

Field size

1°13' × 0°50'

Equipment

ZWO FF107 APO
ASI2600MC Duo
Optolong L-Enhance Dual Band Filter

Exposure

20 x 300 secs

Location

Oxfordshire, UK

Target name

M81 and M82

Title

M81 Bode's Galaxy and M82 Cigar Galaxy

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M81 and M82.jpg (1.5 MB)

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