How to find Bode’s Galaxy (M81)
This guide uses bright stars first, then narrows the field for a telescope or binocular finder. Use Ursa Major as the main sky landmark.
Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach Bode’s Galaxy (M81).
Bode’s Galaxy (M81) is 17° above the horizon toward the North.
Use Ursa Major as the large-scale sky landmark before following the numbered route.
field star · mag 5.1
From Dubhe, move about 4.6° toward the north-west until you reach field star · mag 5.1.
field star · mag 5.9
From field star · mag 5.1, move about 3.6° toward the north-west until you reach field star · mag 5.9.
