Messier 81 (M81) is a grand-design spiral galaxy in the Ursa Major constellation. M81 is also known as Bode’s Galaxy. Its alternative designation is NGC 3031.
Image was taken by the Hubble space telescope. Image downloaded from Hubble web site, then rotated and cropped to approximately match the preceding image from the 32-inch telescope on Mt. Lemmon.
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