M82 - Cigar Galaxy
12 million light years away in Ursa Major. The core is nearly 100 times brighter than the milky way. Its abundant star formation activity is thought to have been triggered by its interaction with the nearby M81, Bode's Galaxy.

Skywatcher EQ AL55i mount
Skywatcher Skymax 127mm Maksutov
Nikon Z30
Asiair Mini
ASI 715MC guide camera
Svbony SV165 guide scope
59 x 120sec sub frames
Bortle 4 skies with average seeing.

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Spring time in the garden.

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I can't decide if these should be - The Bees are back in town - or - I've looked at Bees from both sides now. :-) Either way, it's 2 views of the same bee!

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Luna - 25th Feb 2026
Nikon Z30 - Skywatcher Skymax 127mm Maksutov

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Throwback from the 2019 expedition to Shooters Hill.


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