M82

[jaspalchadha]

This is the Cigar Galaxy, otherwise known as NGC 3034 or M82. This galaxy is ‘nearby” it’s at a neighbourly distance of 12-million light-years, in the constellation of Ursa Major. The galaxy itself is classified as a starburst galaxy. As a whole, M82 is 5 times brighter than the Milky Way. Up until recently, M82 was thought to be an irregular galaxy, but astronomers have since discovered two spiral arms.

Imaged from London using Altair Astro RC 250TT

ioptron CEM60 mount

QSI 690 CCD

L: 5 x 5 min

RGB 3 x 10 min

Ha 3 x 30 min

[Gina]

Superb

[jaspalchadha]

Thanks Gina

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