From the National Optical Astronomical Observatories
The color image shows M81 (= NGC3031) a type Sb spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major. It was created from CCD observations made at the Kitt Peak National Observatory's 0.9-meter telescope in late December 1994.
Image Title: M81
Credit: N.A.Sharp/AURA/NOAO/NSF
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Last Modified On: Friday, November 10, 2000