Messier 81 & 82 in Ursa Major by Bogdan Jarzyna
Messier 81 (M81)
Messier 81 (also known as NGC 3031 or Bode’s Galaxy) is a spiral galaxy about 12 million light-years away, in the constellation Ursa Major. Messier 81 was first discovered by Johann Elert Bode. Consequently, the galaxy is sometimes referred to as “Bode’s .
Messier 82 (M82)
M82 (also known as NGC 3034, Cigar Galaxy) approximately 12 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. M82 was first discovered by Johann Elert Bode on December 31, 1774.
The two galaxies in this image appear wrapped in a gauzy network of nebulosity. This is the integrated flux nebula (IFN), it is an extremely faint glow caused by the combined light of the stars of the Milky Way reflected and re-emitted by interstellar gas and dust.
It’s most easily seen in images far from the starry plane of the Milky Way. The IFN consists of blue starlight scattered by interstellar dust, as well as red light emitted by interstellar atoms and molecules. The IFN is so elusive it was not identified until the early 1990s.
- Telescope: TEC140 f/5.2
- Camera: QHY695A
- Mount: Paramount MyT
- Exposure: (Ha,L,R,G,B) 24,5h Ha 25x900s, L 26x60s, L 59x600s, R 25x300s , G 25x300s, B 44x300s, (binx1)
- Date and place: 03.2019, Observatory E-EyE, Fregenal de la Sierra, Spain
Astrophotography equipment serves as a time machine, bringing us closer to the remote objects of the deep cosmos. It's an inspiring pursuit for both the body and mind, well worth the effort involved. Bogdan Jarzyna, a Polish astrophotographer based in Cracow, has spent the last 15 years honing his skills in astrophotography. He has experimented with various optics, focal lengths, and apertures, and has embarked on astro travels to distant locations like Namibia. Currently, Bogdan's preferred setup comprises a TEC140 refractor, a QHY695A camera, and a Paramount MyT mount.
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