M81 group is a group of galaxies in the constellation Ursa Major (Big Dipper area) that includes both M81 and M82. M81 is on the right and M82 is the smaller one to the left. Approximately 12 million light years away. NGC 3077 is a smaller fainer galaxy in the lower right hand corner.
Imaged on October 30, 2011 from the Zodiac Ranch near Fort Davis, TX.
2-min exposure. Total exposure time, 22 minutes.
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