Bode & Cigar Galaxies

(Also known as: M81 & M82)

What better way to kick off ‘Galaxy Season’ but with the pairing of M81 (Bode’s Galaxy) & M82 (Cigar Galaxy)

These two galaxies are approximately 12 million light years away from Earth. M82 is a starburst galaxy and the starburst activity is thought to be caused by the interaction of M81.

Image Details:

  • RA: 09h 53m 43s
  • DEC: +69° 22' 21"
  • Constellation: Ursa Major
  • Distance from Earth: 12,400,000 ly
  • Shot from: Netley Abbey, UK
  • Dates: 7th — 13th March 2019

Exposures:

  • Luminance: 305 x 30 seconds
  • Ha: 105 x 3 minutes
  • R: 48 x 1 minute, 30 seconds
  • G: 52 x 1 minute
  • B: 48 x 1 minute
  • Total Integration: 10 hours, 39 minutes, 30 seconds