Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Ursa Major (UMa)  ·  Contains:  Bode's nebulae  ·  M 81  ·  NGC 3031
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M81, second galaxy this season, Kenneth Hoynes
M81, second galaxy this season
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M81, second galaxy this season

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M81, second galaxy this season, Kenneth Hoynes
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M81, second galaxy this season

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My second galaxy of the year. I am not sure if I like the galaxy season, using LRGB filters with skies as pollutedon as mine (Bortle 7) is a lot of work compared to using narrowband on nebulas. Had a bit of wind to contend with so I lost quite a few subs. Even with the wind the guiding was ok. Processed following instructions from Harry’s Astro Shed tutorials, with a little extra help from tutorials in Light Vortex Astronomy. I feel this image has been great for learning a little more about processing images taken in polluted skies. All comments are welcome.

Kenneth

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M81, second galaxy this season, Kenneth Hoynes