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M81 & M82, Simon Murray

M81 & M82

M81 & M82, Simon Murray

M81 & M82

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6th Jan 2011 21:06 UT

Vallum Farm (Near Newcastle upon Tyne UK)

Vixen ED 102ss 660mm F6.5

Vixen GP mount unguided

Canon 300D ISO 1600

23 x 120 secs

Spiral arms of M82 makes a beautiful contrast with cigar shaped M82. Both lie around 8.5 million light years away. O'Meara described M82 as a ghostly starship, cracked and floating through space

Limiting magnitude is around 18.7

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M81 & M82, Simon Murray