Observation by Paul Downing: Messier 81

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Paul Downing

Observer

Paul Downing

Observed

2026 May 17 - 00:00

Uploaded

2026 May 23 - 10:02

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
ZWO ASI6200MM camera
Paramount ME

Exposure

LRGB of 120mins L, 30mins RGB in 5 min subs

Location

Oria, Spain

Target name

Messier 81

Title

Messier 81

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