Capturing the Majesty of Bode's Galaxy (M81)

Meet M81, or Bode's Galaxy, named after German astronomer Johann Elert Bode who discovered it in 1774. Located approximately 11.6 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major, this spiral galaxy is a stunning example of celestial beauty.

M81 is a grand spiral galaxy, boasting sweeping arms of stars, gas, and dust. However, capturing its true majesty can be challenging due to light pollution. Artificial light can scatter and obscure the faint light from distant galaxies like M81, making it harder to observe.

To witness the beauty of Bode's Galaxy for yourself, consider escaping to dark-sky preserves or national parks, where the night sky is protected from excessive light pollution. Even a simple pair of binoculars can reveal the galaxy's core, while telescopes can unveil more details.

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Camera: ZWO-ASI2600MCPRO

Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ-6R Pro Computerized Equatorial Mount S303000

Guide camera OAG & ZWO ASI220 Mini USB 2.0 Mono Guide Camera

Celestron .7x Focal Reducer for 8" EdgeHD Telescopes

28 frames stacked in Deep Sky Stacker
Processed in PI and Photoshop