Astronomerica: Space Walk: Galaxies M81 and M82 in Ursa Major

M81 and M82 are two of the brighter galaxies visible in small telescopes. They are located in the constellation Ursa Major, just off the "bowl" of the Big Dipper asterism, which is part of Ursa Major. They are quite close to each other and show different aspects, so make an interesting comparison. Several supernovas, or exploding stars, have been visible in M81 over the years.

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M81 and M82 Space Walk Among the Stars - audio

Images of M81 and M82 taken by amateur astronomers.