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
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
| 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
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 438 nm |
RCOS 16-inch
Other CCD |
| Optical G | 475 nm |
RCOS 16-inch
Other CCD |
| Optical R | 625 nm |
RCOS 16-inch
Other CCD |