Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Ursa Major (UMa)  ·  Contains:  Bode's Galaxy  ·  M 81  ·  NGC 3031
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M81 Bode's Galaxy, Dale A Chamberlain
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M81 Bode's Galaxy

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M81 Bode's Galaxy, Dale A Chamberlain
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M81 Bode's Galaxy

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Bode’s Galaxy, also known as M81, is a grand design spiral galaxy about 12 million light-years away, with a diameter of 90,000 light-years, about half the size of the Milky Way, in the constellation Ursa Major. Due to its proximity to Earth, large size, and active galactic nucleus (which harbors a supermassive black hole), Messier 81 has been studied extensively by professional astronomers. The galaxy’s large size and relatively high brightness also make it a popular target for amateur astronomers.

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