Photograph of twin galaxies (M82 & 82) in the constellation of Ursa Major

Made:
1889 in Maghull
photographer:
Isaac Roberts

Photograph of twin galaxies (M82 & 82) in the constellation of Ursa Major, taken by Isaac Roberts using a twin telescope (20-inch reflector & 7-inch refractor) by Howard Grubb of Dublin. Taken with an exposure of 3 1/2 hours on 31st March 1889 at his observatory & home at Maghull, near Liverpool.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1892-59
Materials:
card, paper and complete
Measurements:
overall (mount): 430 x 305 x 1.5 mm
type:
black-and-white prints (photographs), astrophotographs and galaxies
credit:
Mr Isaac Roberts