Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Ursa Major (UMa)  ·  Contains:  Bode's nebulae  ·  M 81  ·  NGC 3031
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M81 - Bode's Galaxy, Hap Griffin
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M81 - Bode's Galaxy

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M81 - Bode's Galaxy

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M81, also known as Bode's Galaxy, is a spectacular example of what is known as a "grand design" spiral galaxy. It's prominent spiral structure with rich star forming regions, showing here as blue due to the abundance of hot young stars, is a result of a strong gravitational influence with another nearby spiral galaxy, M82.

M81 lies at a distance of 12 million light-years.

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M81 - Bode's Galaxy, Hap Griffin