Galaxies
Bode's Galaxy
Bode's Galaxy (Messier 81), a spiral 12 million light-years away in Ursa Major, photographed by Pete Lawrence.
Target details
Bode's Galaxy, Messier 81, is a large spiral galaxy about 12 million light-years away in Ursa Major. Because it's relatively close, big, and has an active core hiding a supermassive black hole, professional astronomers have studied it in great detail. Its size and brightness also make it a favourite target for amateur astronomers.
Capture details
Data captured 5th & 9th February, 2016.
25x 5 minute exposures at ISO800.
Equipment details
Orion Europa 200
NEQ6 Pro
Nikon d7100
Skywatcher ST-80
QHY5L-II
Processing details
This image was processed in Pixinsight & Lightroom.
Quick facts
- What is Bode's Galaxy?
- Bode's Galaxy, Messier 81, is a large spiral galaxy about 12 million light-years away in Ursa Major. Because it's relatively close, big, and has an active core hiding a supermassive black hole, professional astronomers have studied it in great detail.
- Where is it in the sky?
- In the constellation Ursa Major.
- What are its catalogue names?
- M81
- When was this photo taken?
- 9 February 2016
- What equipment was used?
- Orion Europa 200, NEQ6 Pro, Nikon d7100, Skywatcher ST-80, QHY5L-II
- Where was it taken from?
- Lisburn, Northern Ireland.