M81 and M82

M81 and M82
M81 and M82 Galaxies

Messier 81 is a grand design spiral galaxy about 12 million light-years away, with a diameter of 90,000 light years, in the constellation Ursa Major. Due to its proximity to our galaxy, large size, and active galactic nucleus, Messier 81 has been studied extensively by professional astronomers.

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Camera: QHY268M
Scope: Stellarvue SVA EDT 130mm
Mount: Orion HDX110

18 hours: LRGB HA

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