Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Ursa Major (UMa)  ·  Contains:  Bode's Galaxy  ·  HD85458  ·  M 81  ·  NGC 3031
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M 81 - Bode's Galaxy, Monty Chandler
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M 81 - Bode's Galaxy


M 81 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major. It's about 11.8 million light-years away from Earth and has an apparent magnitude of 6.94.   M81 is one of the brightest galaxies in the night sky and is visible with binoculars or a telescope. Its size and well-defined spiral arms make it an enjoyable sight through almost any telescope or even a pair of binoculars. A telescope with an aperture of 8″ or more will show more detail under dark skies.

M81 is nicknamed "Bode's Galaxy" after it was discovered by German astronomer Johann Elert Bode in 1774.

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M 81 - Bode's Galaxy, Monty Chandler