The following image uses the same data as the one from 25.01.2023, but reprocessed in February 2023. It’s nice to see what has changed in such a short time!
M81 (Bode’s Galaxy / NGC 3031) is a spiral galaxy in Ursa Major, about 12 million light years away. It is known for its spiral structure with well-defined spiral arms.
M82 (Cigar Galaxy / NGC 3034) is an irregular galaxy in Ursa Major, also about 12 million light years away. It is a starburst galaxy known for its cigar shape and intense star formation.
| IMAGE DATA | |
|---|---|
| Object | M81 & M82 |
| Distance | approx. 12 million light years |
| Date | 25.01.2023 |
| Exposure | 91x180sec - approx. 4.5h |
| Mount | Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro |
| Telescope | Skywatcher 200PDS Newton |
| Camera | ZWO ASI 2600mc Pro |
| Corrector | TS-Optics Newton Coma Corrector 1.0x |
| Guiding | Zwo Asi OAG with ZWO Asi 120mc & Asiair |
| Software | AsiAir, Astropixel Processor, Photoshop CC, Topaz Deniose AI, Star X Terminator |