Gear

Telescope: Skywatcher Evostar 80EDX

Mount: Skywatcher HEQ5-PRO

Guide Scope: ZWO ASI120MM

Camera: Nikon D5300

Filter: Optolong L-Pro

Other: ASIAIR Mini, ZWO EAF

Description

A ~3 hours exposure of Bode’s Galaxy [M81 - on the left] and Cigar Galaxy [M82 - on the right]. These galaxies are located in the constellation Ursa Major, and are among the brightest galaxies in the night sky, making them popular targets for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. M81 is a grand design spiral galaxy, while M82 is a starburst galaxy, known for its high rate of star formation.

Calibration

Sub-exposures: 50 Frames

Sub-length: 180 seconds

Calibration Frame

None

Images