Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Ursa Major (UMa)  ·  Contains:  Bode's Galaxy  ·  HD85458  ·  M 81  ·  NGC 3031
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Another year, another M81 image, Frank Kane
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Another year, another M81 image

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Another year, another M81 image, Frank Kane
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Another year, another M81 image

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Description

Every year I try to capture a better image of Bode's Galaxy than last. The main difference this time around is darker skies, and a little more processing experience. Not a crazy amount of exposure time on this one, but I was able to pull out a hint of the IFN, and I'm happy with how the Hydrogen-alpha data enhanced the RGB.

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Revisions

  • Another year, another M81 image, Frank Kane
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  • Another year, another M81 image, Frank Kane
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  • Final
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B

Description: Played with the color balance a bit.

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C

Description: Added another night of exposure time; went lighter on processing

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D

Description: Got rid of some vignetting.

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E

Description: Less IFN, more contrast

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Another year, another M81 image, Frank Kane