M81

NGC 3031

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Spiral

NGC 3031 Galaxy UMa Visible Level 4 Large telescope (10"+) - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 6.9

Angular Size 21.6′ × 11.2′

Position Angle 157°

Galaxy Type Spiral (SA(s)ab)

Description

! eB, eL, E 156deg , gsvmbMBN; = M81

Position & Identifiers

RA 09h 55m 36.0s

Dec +69° 04' 00.0"

Constellation UMa

Catalog NGC 3031

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