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Date 2009 |
Location New Mexico Skies |
Software CCDSoft |
Mount Paramount ME |
Guide STL-11000M |
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Optic FRC 300 |
Camera STL-11000M |
Filter Astrodon L/R-G-B |
Exposure 900s x 7/900s x 3 |
Process Photoshop CS2 |
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Billions and Billions.com/Bode's 'Nebula'
Bode's Galaxy M81
was discovered in 1774 by German astronomer Johann Elbert Bode. That same night he also spotted its incredible neighbor M82. At 12,000,000 light years, it is one of the more distant Messier objects. A classic Sb spiral, I think it is one of the most beautiful galaxies in the heavens. Tiny bluish Holmberg IX- an irregular dwarf galaxy is at 3 o'clock from M81. A fair amount of galactic cirrus can be seen in the field as well. Many thanks to Dr. Bill Caspe for allowing me to process this wonderful data acquired with Mike Rice at New Mexico Skies. Click for a larger version or return to the Gallery