Messier 82 (The Cigar Galaxy)

Messier 82 (M82), also known as the Cigar Galaxy, is an edge-on starburst galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major. The galaxy lies at a distance of 11.4 to 12.4 million light years from Earth and has an apparent magnitude of 8.41. It has the designation NGC 3034 in the New General Catalogue.

Sessions

Total Integration Time:

April 17, 2023 - 43 * 240.0 seconds
Telescope: William Optics ZenithStar 61 Focal Length: 360mm Mount: ZWO AM5 Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro Guide Camera: ZWO ASI224MC Filter: none Acquisition: ASIAIR Plus Processing: PixInsight

Catalogues

Messier New General Catalogue

Targets

M82 NGC3034

Gear

Telescope:
Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro
Mount: Celestron Advanced VX (AVX)