Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Ursa Major (UMa)  ·  Contains:  Bode's Galaxy  ·  Cigar Galaxy  ·  HD85828  ·  HD86574  ·  M 81  ·  M 82  ·  NGC 3031  ·  NGC 3034  ·  NGC 3077
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M81 and M82, jrtb
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M81 and M82

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M81 and M82

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Bode’s Galaxy (M81) and the Cigar Galaxy (M82)!

My 2nd attempt on this pair, my earlier attempt being with my 400mm camera lens on a much lighter tracking mount without guiding and a light pollution filter. Makes a difference!

77 4 minute exposures for 5 hours of total integration.

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M81 and M82, jrtb