Messier 82
| This irregular galaxy was first discovered by Johann Elert Bode in 1774. It is located adjacent to M81 and the two galaxies form a beautiful pair. The central core of this galaxy is distorted by the jets of gas which show red in this photograph. |
| Telescope: Astro-Physics 160mm EDF f7.5 | Designation: M82 |
Mount: Astro-Physics AP1200GTO |
Constellation: Ursa Major |
| Camera: SBIG ST10XME with Astrodon Filters | Distance: Approx 12 Million Light Years |
| Guiding: SBIG ST402 via Mini Borg 60mm | Type: Irregular Galaxy |
| Exposure: 6 Hours rgb, 3 hours ha data | Position: R.A. 09 hr 55 min , Dec +69041' |
| Processed using CCDStack, PhotoShop CS3 | Date: 27 February 2008 - 01 March 2008 |
| Acquisition: CCDAutopilot/CCDSoft/The Sky 6/M1OASYS | Location: Deerlick Astronomy Village |