Bode's Nebula (Galaxy)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 21 arcminutes across.
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From Seattle , Bode's Nebula is very well placed – it is close enough to the north celestial pole that it is high above the horizon all night.
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Name
Bode's Nebula
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Ursa Major |
| Magnitude: | 6.94 (V) [3] 7.89 (B) [3] 4.76 (J) [3] 4.09 (H) [3] 3.83 (K) [3] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.95 |
| Hubble type: | Sab |
| Right ascension: | 09h55m [3] |
| Declination: | +69°03' [3] |
| Distance: | 4.2 Mpc 13.6 Mlyr [2] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -21.16 |
Visibility from Seattle
All times shown in Seattle local time.
Events
| 19 Feb 2022 | – M81 is well placed |
| 19 Feb 2023 | – M81 is well placed |
| 19 Feb 2024 | – M81 is well placed |
| 19 Feb 2025 | – M81 is well placed |
| 19 Feb 2026 | – M81 is well placed |
| 19 Feb 2027 | – M81 is well placed |
| 19 Feb 2028 | – M81 is well placed |
| 18 Feb 2029 | – M81 is well placed |