NGC 3031

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NGC 3031[1][2], also known as M 81 or one of Bode's Nebulae, is a galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major.

NGC 3031
Observation data: 2000.0 epoch
Constellation Ursa Major
Right ascension 09h55.6m
Declination +69o04'
Type Galaxy
Apparent dimensions 25.7
Apparent magnitude 6.9
Other designations Bode's Nebulae, M 81

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Scientific research

References

  1. Hirshfeld, Alan, and Roger W. Sinnott, eds., Sky Catalogue 2000.0, Vol.2, Cambridge, Massachusetts: Sky Publishing Corp. and Cambridge University Press, 1985. (3098,238)
  2. NGC 2000.0, The Complete New General Catalogue and Index Catalogue of Nebulae and Star Clusters by J.L.E. Dreyer Sinnott, R.W. (edited by) <Sky Publishing Corporation and Cambridge University Press (1988)>