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Messier 81 and 82 |
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DESCRIPTION M81, seen here at left, is a grand design spiral galaxy that forms a physical pair with irregular galaxy M82. They are separated by 150,000 light years. This galaxy group, consisting of M81, M82, NGC 3077 and NGC 2976, is the nearest galaxy group to our own local group of galaxies. Our local group contains the Milky Way, Magellanic Clouds, M33, and the M31 - M32 - M110 system. At 12 million light years distance, the nearby proximity of galaxies M81 and M82 makes them one of the most spectacular sights in the spring sky. (Source: Jerry Lodriguss) Constellation: Ursa Major - Distance: 12 Million Light Years RA: 09h 56m 56s - DEC: +69d 18h 42m - Magnitude: 7.9 and 9.3 - Apparent Size: 26' x 14' and 13' x 6' |
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| Date Taken: 03/13/07 - 03/15/07 Telescope: Intes MK-69 F6 6" MakCass Camera: SBIG ST10XME Mount: Software Bisque Paramount ME Filters: Astrodon RGB Guider: Self Guided |
L 10 x 180sec @ 1x1 L 10 x 600sec @ 1x1 L 10 x 1200sec @ 1x1 R 10 X 600sec @ 1x1 G 10 X 600sec @ 1x1 B 10 X 600sec @ 1x1 Image Aquired with CCDAutoPilot |
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