Observation by Paul Downing: First Light Image of M81

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Paul Downing

Observer

Paul Downing

Observed

2026 Apr 26 - 00:00

Uploaded

2026 May 08 - 11:12

Objects

M81

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Constellation

Ursa Major

Field centre

RA: 09^h55^m
Dec: +69°04'
Position angle: -86°06'

Field size

0°50' × 0°33'

Equipment

12" Officina Stellare Telescope
ASI 6200MM Pro camera

Exposure

3.8 hours in 3 minute subs

Location

Oria, Spain

Target name

Messier 81

Title

First Light Image of M81

About this image

My first image using Colin Cooper's rig in Oria, Spain. Waiting for an opportunity to get the colours and will update. This is also my first excursion into remote imaging. It's kinda weird to not be watching your scope as it does its work - but I'll get used to it.

Files associated with this observation

M81L_220426_2500.jpg (1.2 MB)

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