Messier 81
| This spiral galaxy was first discovered by Johann Bode in 1774. A popular target among amateur astronomers, this galaxy can be seen with binocculars under dark rural skies. |
| Telescope: Astro-Physics 160mm EDF f7.5 | Designation: M81 |
Mount: Astro-Physics AP1200GTO |
Constellation: Ursa Major |
| Camera: SBIG ST10XME with Astrodon Filters | Distance: Approx 1.2 Million Light Years |
| Guiding: SBIG ST402 via Mini Borg 60mm | Type: Spiral Galaxy |
| Exposure: 6 hours rgb, 4 hour 50 minutes Luminance | Position: R.A. 09 hr 55 min , Dec +690 04' |
| Processed using CCDStack, PhotoShop CS3 | Date: 07-09 February 2008 |
| Acquisition: CCDAutopilot/CCDSoft/The Sky 6/M1OASYS | Location: Deerlick Astronomy Village |