Acquisition Details:
- Integration Time: 7hrs (42 x 600sec)
- Camera: ZWO ASI183MC-PRO -15 deg. C
- OTA: Apertura 8″ f4 Imaging Newtonian Astrograph
- Guide Camera: ZWO ASI120MM
- Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ-6R Pro
- Controller: ZWO ASIAir Pro
- Processing: PixInsight and Photoshop
- Skies: Bortle-Scale Class 4-5
M81 – Bode’s Galaxy is a grand design spiral galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major. It is estimated to be around 12 million light-years away but has been studied extensively due to its characteristics. Of particular note, the core of Bode’s Galaxy is home to a super massive blackhole.
Follow the link below for more information on this Deep Space Object.
Ursa Major Astrophotography 