M81 & M82 in a Sea of Galactic Cirrus

Image Title: M81/M82 wide field

Copyright: Spencer Stecz

Date image was taken: May 02, 2025

Location: La Grange, Ca USA

Data Acquisition Method: Personal Telescope Setup

Image Description and Details: With 8 nights of collecting data from various filters (Baader Ultra High speed- H-alpha 2” filter in addition to Baader CMOS optimized LRGB 2” filters) this HaLRGB turned out more than I hoped for. Bortle 3 sky and f/2 speed really brought it to life. Total integration of 21 hours.

Equipment Details: -Rokinon 135mm f/2 ED UMC
-ASIAIR plus
-ASI294mm Pro (bin 2)
-ZWO EAF/ filter drawer
-ASI120mini guide cam
-William Optics uniguide guide scope
-Sky Watcher Star Adventurer GTi mount
-Baader ultra High Speed H-alpha 2”
-Baader optimized CMOS LRGB 2”

Name: Spencer Stecz