Despite being of decent size and conveniently located in Ursa Major, this galaxy doesn't receive as much photographic attention as its neighbors (such as M 81 and M 82). Perhaps this is because its dustier than PigPen (the Peanuts character) and not as photogenic?
Larger images and a write-up are here:
http://www.photonhunter.com/galaxies/M108.html
but its about 9 hours with an ST10 on a 12" reflector.
As usual this winter, this was taken under less than ideal conditions, but I think a lot of us are in the same boat.
dan
P.S.
---And as usual, I reworked and replaced the image this morning.
I think it's time to walk away from it now.
Larger images and a write-up are here:
http://www.photonhunter.com/galaxies/M108.html
but its about 9 hours with an ST10 on a 12" reflector.
As usual this winter, this was taken under less than ideal conditions, but I think a lot of us are in the same boat.
dan
P.S.
---And as usual, I reworked and replaced the image this morning.
I think it's time to walk away from it now.
Attached Image:
) and from our vantage points shows no dramatic spiral arms or HII regions.
