Contact information

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Ursa Astronomical Association
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Ursa Astronomical Association

M82 - 25.1.2022 at 20.00 - 25.1.2022 at 20.30 Janakkala Observation number 104260

Visibility III / V

Kuossari Petri, Riihimäen tähtit. yhdistys

Messier 82 is an irregular galaxy in the constellation of the Big Bear. I tested 2 minute exposure vs. 30 min. Surprisingly, the details can be seen in as little as two minutes.



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Additional information
  • Observation target
    • Deep space object
  • Designation
    • M82
  • Constellation
    • Ursa Major
  • Darkness
    • Good
  • Seeing
    • Good
  • Galaxies
    • Irregular galaxy info

      Irregular galaxy is a stellar system without clear organized structure.

      Irregular galaxy IC 10 in Cassiopeia. Image Rauno Päivinen.

      Large Magellanic Cloud is the third nearest galaxy. Image Toni Veikkolainen.

Technical information

eVscope, Optolong L-Pro 

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