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Bill Smith


Capture

Bode's Galaxy (M 81)

About This Photograph

Distance: 12M Light Years
Location: Constellation Ursa Major

Technical Details

Optics: Takahashi 106mm f/5 (FSQ-106N)
Camera: ZWO ASI6200MM Pro Full-Frame Mono
Mount: Paramount MYT
Filters: Baader f/2 Highspeed LRGB, Ha
Dates/Times: March 2023
Location: Backyard Gilbert, AZ USA
Exposure Details: 10 hours total integration HaRGB
Acquisition: SGP, NINA
Processing: PixInsight, Photoshop

Catalogues
Messier New General Catalogue
Targets
M81 NGC3031
Gear
Telescope: Takahashi FSQ-106N
Camera: ZWO ASI6200MM Pro
Mount: Paramount MyT
Rig Photo
TAK106 (Mono)
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Astrographer is an app to help astrophotographers find the right gear and keep a record of their astrophotography journey!

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I'm a software developer and beginner Astrographer based in the UK. I built the core features of Astrographer for myself as I was learning the hobby and thought they might be useful to others!

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