Observation by Ian Papworth: Messiers 81 and 82

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Ian Papworth

Observer

Ian Papworth

Observed

2025 Mar 05 - 17:01

Uploaded

2025 Mar 05 - 17:03

Objects

M81
M82

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Constellation

Ursa Major

Field centre

RA: 09^h55^m
Dec: +69°06'
Position angle: +145°37'

Field size

2°12' × 1°41'

Equipment

Skywatcher 72ed
Skywatcher EQ6 R pro
Altair Hypercam 269c pro tech

Exposure

60 x 90 secs

Location

Bedfordshire

Target name

Messiers 81 and 82

Title

Messiers 81 and 82

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