Messier 82 in Ursa Major 2020-03-15
Aberkenfig, South Wales
Lat +51.542 Long -3.593
Skywatcher 254mm Newtonian Reflector, Olympus E410 at prime focus. EQ6 Syntrek Mount.
The well known cigar shaped galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major.
A reasonable outcome despite the light pollution experienced at my location. A night with good transparency enabled the exposure times listed.
6 light frames of 60s at 800 ISO.
20 light frames of 50s at 800 ISO.
10 light frames of 40s at 800 ISO.
Also 5 dark frames.
Processed with Deep Sky Stacker and final levels adjusted with G.I.M.P.
Messier 82 in Ursa Major 2020-03-15
Aberkenfig, South Wales
Lat +51.542 Long -3.593
Skywatcher 254mm Newtonian Reflector, Olympus E410 at prime focus. EQ6 Syntrek Mount.
The well known cigar shaped galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major.
A reasonable outcome despite the light pollution experienced at my location. A night with good transparency enabled the exposure times listed.
6 light frames of 60s at 800 ISO.
20 light frames of 50s at 800 ISO.
10 light frames of 40s at 800 ISO.
Also 5 dark frames.
Processed with Deep Sky Stacker and final levels adjusted with G.I.M.P.