M82

This is a nice, bright galaxy in the Big Dipper (Ursa Major) and makes a visual treat with M81 in a wide field view. It appears edge-on with dark lanes running throughout the center. This image was taken at the CFAS dark site.

Image info:

12"LX200

Milburn Wedge

Starlight Express
MX7C

3x10mins

f/3.3 FR

Astroart

Auto guided in AA

2.25.01

CFAS site