M81 Bode's Galaxy

M81 -This outstanding spiral Galaxy is one of the brightest and beautiful of all Galaxies!

M81 was discovered in 1774 by Johann Elert Bode a German Astronomer who determined Uranus' orbit and later published a comprehensive atlas of the stars.

M81 has a companion galaxy not pictured in this photo, M82 which is a very unusually shaped galaxy that is undergoing tremendously accelerated star formation. M82 is frequently referred to the Starburst Galaxy since it appears to be exploding from the center. CLICK HERE to view images of M82. Recent research has revealed M82 is actually a spiral galaxy seen edge on; however, the debate has just begun over this report. M81 and M82 are gravitationally bound and orbit each other every 30 million years or so.

Note the slight M81 Bode's Galaxy's redish haze on the outer arms of this Galaxy, this is an area of active star formation.

This Galaxy is 12 million light years away and is a magnitude 7.0 object making it visible from dark locations with a knowledgeable eye or a telescope / and or binoculars. To locate this Galaxy it helps to have and advanced knowledge of the sky or a telescope with a GOTO computerized system.

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	M81 Bode's Galaxy M82 - An irregular Galaxy in Ursa Major and its companion Galaxy M81, a classic AB Spiral Galaxy. Located in Ursa Major
	© 2009 The Lozano Observatory M81 -This outstanding spiral Galaxy is one of the brightest and beautiful of all Galaxies! M81 was discovered in 1774 by Johann Elert Bode a German Astronomer who determined Uranus' orbit and later published a comprehensive atlas of the stars. M81 has a companion galaxy not pictured in this photo, M82 which is a very unusually shaped galaxy that is undergoing tremendously accelerated star formation. M82 is frequently referred to the Starburst Galaxy since it appears to be exploding from the center. CLICK HERE to view images of M82. Recent research has revealed M82 is actually a spiral galaxy seen edge on; however, the debate has just begun over this report. M81 and M82 are gravitationally bound and orbit each other every 30 million years or so. Note the slight M81 Bode's Galaxy's redish haze on the outer arms of this Galaxy, this is an area of active star formation. This Galaxy is 12 million light years away and is a magnitude 7.0 object making it visible from dark locations with a knowledgeable eye or a telescope / and or binoculars. To locate this Galaxy it helps to have and advanced knowledge of the sky or a telescope with a GOTO computerized system. CLICK HERE for more information on M81.