M81

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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
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