Bode's Galaxy spiral

Bode's Galaxy, is located in the constellation Ursa Major, and is best seen in spring.

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.

1. Name:
2. Bode's Galaxy

1. Type:
2. spiral

1. Magnitude (m):
2. 6.94

1. Distance (Mly):
2. 12 Mly

1. Size:
2. 26.9' x 14.1'

1. Constellation:
2. Ursa Major

1. NGC:
2. 3031

1. Messier #:
2. M81

* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.

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