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M81 Bode's Galaxy + Holmberg IX

A large spiral galaxy located in the constellation of Ursa Major, magnitude 7.92
Luminance image taken 6 May 2011 from Lockwood Valley, California
90 minutes 2x binned, 15 minute sub-exposures

Camera: SBIG STL-11000XM, Scope: Meade 12-inch LX200R at f/10, Mount: Paramount ME
Guided with SBIG Remote Guide Head and Parks 80mm Refractor full exif

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