Visible in the same low-power field as M81, is the bright, irregular galaxy M82. This galaxy appears as a long cigar-shaped object with a higher surface brightness than M81, making it an easier object in the telescope if the skies are not very dark.

Combination of 10, 30 second images. Modified Canon Digital Rebel DSLR camera.
10" f/6.3 schmidt-cassegrain at prime focus.

Combination of 5, 2 minute images each through red, and green filters, and 7, 2 minute blue filter images.
SBIG ST-8E CCD. 5" f/5 refractor at prime focus.

Combination of 5, 3 minute images unfiltered.
SBIG STL-1001E CCD. 20" f/6.8 Dall-Kirkham cassegrain telescope at prime focus.

Combination of 5, 3 minute images unfiltered.
SBIG STL-1001E CCD. 20" f/6.8 Dall-Kirkham cassegrain telescope at prime focus.