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

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M81 and M82, Aquawind
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M81 and M82

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Description

This time I understood how to get them both in the frame. Although my star colors are not perfect with a little chromatic aberration. Any suggestions as to why I would appreciate.  Bode's and Cigar are a couple cool galaxies.  Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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  • M81 and M82, Aquawind
    Original
  • M81 and M82, Aquawind
    B
  • M81 and M82, Aquawind
    C
  • M81 and M82, Aquawind
    D
  • Final
    M81 and M82, Aquawind
    E

B

Description: Added more data. Learning how the seeing and transparency really make a difference in my guiding and quality scores. This is 360 x 300s. Star colors much better.

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C

Description: This is with less data from the 2 better viewing nights. 200x300s.

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D

Description: Colors and Noise

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E

Description: This is 250 of my 405 300s subs and I am still not satisfied. I am done with this data set but, will try again at collecting some quality data and patient processing.

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M81 and M82, Aquawind