Messier 82 - Cigar Galaxy

 Irregular Galaxy

 In constellation Ursa Major

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Messier 82 was discovered by Johann Elert Bode in 1774.

The Cigar Galaxy measures 16,000 light years across and

is located 12 million light years away.

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RA 09^h 55^m 52.02^s

DEC +69° 40′ 47.00″

Messier 82 has a mag (brightness) of 9.3

and its size is 11.2' x 4.3'

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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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181 Frames Used From 2,704 [3.0 minute video]

Baldrine, Isle of Man, British Isles.

01:20 on 07/08/2007.