- Description: M82 - Galaxy in Ursa Major. Fairly bright at magnitude 8.4,
11.2 x 4.3 arc minutes in size. Also known as NGC3034 and Herschel H IV-79. This filter,
in addition to some parts of the visual RGB spectrum, also passes near infra-red which
helps to capture as much signal as possible from light polluted skies. About 12 million
light years distant.
- Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro one-shot colour
- Filter: Antlia Quad band light pollution filter
- Scope: Vixen VC200L at 1800mm
- Guiding: ZWO OAG, ASI120mm
- Exposure: 26 x 10 minutes at -15C or 4hr, 20 min
- Location: S.W. Calgary, Alberta
- Date: April 5, 2025
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