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M-81
is a large spiral galaxy near the big dipper. It's location is
about
10 degress from the pointer star Dubhe as shown in the chart
below.
M-81, M-82 and NGC 3077 make a nice grouping of galaxies.
So
far I've only imaged M-81.
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Size: 27.1 x 14.2 arcmin Magnitude: 7.9 RA: 09h 55m 33.5s Dec: 69 d 04m 00s |
 This image of M-81 was taken with my Orion 90 mm guide scope riding piggy back on the 8" LX-200. While the 90 mm has a nice large field of view, it's difficult to image the faint arms of the galaxy with only a 90 mm scope. |
Scope: Orion MAK 500 |
| M-5C CCD Camera | |
| Focal Ratio: f5.5 | |
| Exposure: 20 min | |
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Scope: 8" LX 200 SCT |
| MX-5C CCD Camera, STAR 2000 and IDAS LPR | |
| Focal Ratio: f3.3 | |
| Exposure: 40 min | |
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