M81 Bode Galaxy

Messier 81 (also known as NGC 3031 or Bode's Galaxy) is a grand design spiral galaxy about 12 million light-years away, with a diameter of 90,000 light years, in the constellation Ursa Major. Due to its proximity to our galaxy, large size, and active galactic nucleus (which harbors a 70 million M?[5] supermassive black hole), Messier 81 has been studied extensively by professional astronomers. The galaxy's large size and relatively high brightness also makes it a popular target for amateur astronomers.[6] In late February 2022, astronomers reported that M81 may be the source of FRB 20200120E, a repeating fast radio burst.




142 -lights frames
30 - dark frames
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100 - bias frames

processed in Pixel Insight and adobe photo shop

Scope - Orion ed80 mm apo refractor

Mount - Orion Sirius eq-g computerized go to

Camera - ZWO ASI183MC 20 Megapixel USB3.0 Color