Messier 81 - Bodes Galaxy

 Spiral Galaxy

 In constellation Ursa Major

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Messier 81 was discovered by Johann Elert Bode in 1774.

Bodes Galaxy is estimated weigh 80 billion solar masses

and measures 36,000 light years across.

Messier 81 is located 12 million light years away.

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RA 09^h 55^m 33.02^s

DEC +69° 03′ 55.00″

Messier 81 has a mag (brightness) of 6.9

and its size is 26.9' x 14.1'

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Imaging Scope : Takahashi Epsilon 160

Focal Length = 530mm [Electronic Zoom X 1.5]

Imaging Camera : GSTAR-EX Video

EQ6 Pro GEM Mount

Unguided

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149 Frames Used From 1,495 [2.5 minute video]

Baldrine, Isle of Man, British Isles.

00:45 on 07/08/2007.