M81

M81

Object #13

Object type Galaxy

Other Names NGC 3031, Bode's Galaxy

Data

Magnitude:7.0 Right ascension:09:55:33.50 Declination:69:04:02.00 Constellation:Ursa Major Season:spring

Visibility

Binocular Telescope

M81 is an easy telescope object, but much harder in binoculars. M81 is visible in binoculars using averted vision. Look for M82 close near by. It is possible to get both objects in the field with a small telescope at low power.

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Observations

Observer: Jason Nishiyama	Location:Calgary	Date of observation:31 May 2008	Observations made:NBT
	Visibility: BT	Binocular type:10x50	Telescope type:MAK127