M81 and M82

M81 and M82

M81 and M82 can be found near the Big Dipper. They are around 12 million light years away.

This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.

Credit:

KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Adam Block

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About the Image

Id:noao-m81wideblock
Type:Observation
Release date:Feb. 20, 2014, 1:57 p.m.
Size:2184 x 1472 px

About the Object

Name:M81, M82
Constellation:Ursa Major
Category:Galaxy Clusters

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Coordinates

ObjectValue
Position (RA):9 57 48.96
Position (Dec):68° 23' 10.40"
Field of view:131.29 x 88.50 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 89.5° left of vertical
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Colors & filters

BandWave-lengthTele-scope
Optical
B		438 nm Visitor Center Roll Off Roof Observatory
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G		475 nm Visitor Center Roll Off Roof Observatory
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R		625 nm Visitor Center Roll Off Roof Observatory
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