Bode's Galaxy - spiral galaxy
Bode's Galaxy, is a spiral located in the constellation Ursa Major .
Bode's Galaxy is magnitude 6.94*, is 12 million light-years away, and is 26.9' x 14.1 in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.
- Name:
- Bode's Galaxy
- Type:
- spiral galaxy
- Magnitude (m):
- 6.94
- Distance (Mly):
- 12 Mly
- Size:
- 26.9' x 14.1'
- Constellation:
- Ursa Major
- NGC:
- NGC 3031/34
- Messier #:
- M81
* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.
Find your inner astronomer. Your complete guide to amateur astronomy.