M81
Messier 81 (also known as NGC 3031 or Bode's Galaxy) is a spiral galaxy about 12 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. With its proximity to Earth, large size and active galactic nucleus (which harbors a 70 million M☉ (solar Mase) supermassive black hole). The galaxy's large size and relatively high brightness (mag 6.94) also make it a popular target for amateur astronomers.
Image Details:
Lum 90 min. (9 x 10 min.) binned 1x1
Red 45 min. (9 x 5 min.) binned 2x2
Green 45 min. (9 x 5 min.) binned 2x2
Blue 45 min. (9 x 5 min.) binned 2x2
Target: M81
Imaging Location: Area 63 - Big Cypress National Park
Scope: Vixen VC200L F/8
Mount: Atlas EQ-G Pro
Camera: STF:8300 M
Filters: LRGB Astrodon
Data Acquisition Software: MaximDL 6
Post Processing Software: Photoshop, PixInsight, MaximDL 6, Excalibrator.
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