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M82


M82

Messier 82 (also known as NGC 3034 or the Cigar Galaxy) is the prototype[3] nearby starburst galaxy about 12 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. The starburst galaxy is five times as bright as the whole Milky Way and one hundred times as bright as our galaxy''s center. This photo is taken under full Moon from Athens!!! 100min total exposure 20x5min lum 8''''SCT (LX90 OTA only) ST10XME EQ6 Pro full resolution: http://arasteo.blogspot.com/



    I looked at all the 69 photos in your link. You have done a lot of great work. I also have an EQ6 mount.
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    Stellarfire
    Nov 26 2011 02:34 PM
    Absolutely outstanding, thanks for sharing!
    Under a full moon? amazing!



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