M82

Irregular Galaxy

About this object

Irregular galaxy in Ursa Major.  Located near M81.  Click here for 2x drizzle image.

Technical Information

Optics:                                  Meade LX90 8" SCT @ f/3.3              

Camera:                               Meade DSI

Date:                                     April 28th, 2006

Location:                               Ft. Davis, Texas (2006 Texas Star Party)

Exposure Details:                154 x 15 seconds

Acquisition:                           Meade AutoStar Envisage

Processing:                           AIP4WIN, Photoshop CS