M81 & M82 Bortle 7

M81 & M82 – Bode’s Galaxy and The Cigar Galaxy

Equipment:

Camera: ZWO ASI2600MC Pro

Telescope: Askar FRA400

Filter: Optolong UV/IR Cut

Guide Camera: ZWO 120mm mini

Mount: Skywatcher Wave 150i

Autofocuser: ZWO EAF (5V)

Acquistion:

Shot in Bortle 7

-Camera cooled to -20°C

-Lights:

173x300s (14hrs 25mins)

-Flats: 50

-Bias: 50

-Darks: 50