M81

This image of M81 is a single 20 minute exposure taken with my SBIG ST8 and the new AO-7 Active Optics. This image was taken at my home in Coto de Caza on Dec 23rd, 1998 with my Meade LX200 10" telescope at a focal length F/6.3

RA (2000)	09:55.6	DEC (2000)	69:04
Magnitude	6.9	Size	25.7 x 14.1 arc min
Constellation	Ursa Major	Other Name	NGC 3031
Distance	~ 8.5 milliion Light Years	Object Type	Sb I-II Spiral Galaxy