M-82



Disturbed Galaxy


   
About this Object:
There are things happening in this galaxy.  I don't know that I would want to live near the center of it.  This is 1/2 of the pair of galaxies that also includes M-81CLICK HERE for a image of both in one image.
   
Technical Details:
Optics 14.5" RCOS at F/6
Mount Takahashi EM-500
Camera SBIG ST-10XME
Filters Don Goldman LRGB Filters
Date January 2nd, 2006
Location Ft. Davis, Texas
Exposure LRGB = 150:30:30:30 minutes
   
Comments:  
Here is a link to a previous version shot with a 6" refractor.  CLICK HERE
   

 

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