Messier 108

 Spiral Galaxy (edge on)

 In constellation Ursa Major

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Messier 82 was discovered by Pierre Mechain in 1781.

It is located around 45 Million Light Years away.

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RA 11^h 11^m 31.00^s

DEC +55° 40′ 27.00″

Messier 82 has a mag (brightness) of 10.7

and its size is 8.7' x 2.2'

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Imaging Scope : Takahashi Epsilon 160

Focal Length = 530mm [Electronic Zoom X 2.0]

Imaging Camera : GSTAR-EX CCD Video

EQ6 Pro GEM Mount

Unguided

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1,997 Frames Used From 9,667 [3.5 minute video]

Baldrine, Isle of Man, British Isles.

01:00 on 09/08/2007.