M 81 or Bode's Galaxy 

M 81 or Bode's Galaxy 
It is located about 11 million light-years from Earth, making it one of the closest to our galaxy, while also being part of the Local Group.
Darfo Boario spa, Brescia Italy.
Filming carried out over 3 nights.
Skywatcher 200/1000 reduced to 950,f 4.8 with Artesky coma corrector.
Skywatcher Azeq6 pro mount 
Touptek 571c pro camera cooled to -10°
Optlong lPro filter
Astro automatic focuser touptek.
Artesky 70/400 guide tube
Zwo asi 224mc guide camera 
Light 205 x 300"
Dark 20
Flat 100
Sharpcap for polar alignment 
eqmod + sky chart 
Nina
Phd2 
Deep sky Stacker 
Siril 
Photoshop and astropanel.

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