M82

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M82
Object #15
Object type

galaxy

Other Names

NGC 3034, Ursa Major A

Data
Magnitude:8.6

Right ascension:09:55:54.00
Declination:69:40:59.00
Constellation:Ursa Major
Season:Spring

Visibility

Telescope

This irregular galaxy is visible in a telescope but not in binoculars. It's easy to find if you've already found M81 as M82 is immediately north of M81. In a small telescope at low power it is possible to have both galaxies in the same field.

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Observations

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