M81
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| M81 |
| Object #13 |
| Object type |
| Other Names NGC3031, Bode's Galaxy |
| Data |
| Magnitude:7.0 Right ascension:09:55:33.50 |
| Visibility |
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Binocular |
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.
Locate M81
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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 |
