M81 Bode's Galaxy in SHO Narrowband Palette

M81 Bode's Galaxy in SHO Narrowband Palette

Thursday, March 19th, 2026 at 3:09:25 PM · 2026/Astrophotography

This deep-sky astrophotography image showcases M81 (Bode's Galaxy), a grand design spiral galaxy in Ursa Major. The image was captured using narrowband filters (SII, Ha, OIII) combined with broadband LRGB data, processed in the popular SHO palette that renders the galaxy in striking pinkish-purple hues. The 4.7-hour integration reveals beautiful spiral arm structure and a bright galactic core. Also visible in the frame is NGC 3077 (upper right edge-on galaxy) and several background galaxies, all set against a rich star field.

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