Observation by Ian Rothwell: M81

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Ian Rothwell

Observer

Ian Rothwell

Observed

2026 Apr 24 - 01:08

Uploaded

2026 Apr 28 - 13:11

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Constellation

Ursa Major

Field centre

RA: 09^h55^m
Dec: +69°03'
Position angle: +98°22'

Field size

0°25' × 0°21'

Equipment

StellaLyra RC8 on HEQ6 mount. ZWO ASI1600MMCool-Pro

Target name

M81

Title

M81

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