Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Ursa Major (UMa)  ·  Contains:  Bode's nebulae  ·  M 81  ·  NGC 3031

Image of the day 03/17/2016

M81 with mixed setups, Epicycle
M81 with mixed setups
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M81 with mixed setups

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The colour information comes from my earlier image http://astrob.in/160225/0/

(130PDS and Atik 460). Star colour is not great, but the galaxy is fine, so I'm happy with the mix. I may get some RGB layer with the RC6 if weather allows...

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M81 with mixed setups, Epicycle