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[Wiu-Wiu]

This little companion of M81 and M82 is often overlooked. It has a stellar bright core and is ever so slightly oval shaped. 

 

[Waddensky]

Yes, it's a lovely galaxy in its own right. I always try to spot it when I'm observing its famous neighbours.

A beautiful sketch! Thanks for sharing.
 

[mikeDnight]

I didnt even know this existed and can't wait to see if I can find it in my 10" if the skies ever clear. 

Thanks for posting! 

[Lurcher]

20 minutes ago, mikeDnight said:

I didnt even know this existed and can't wait to see if I can find it

Likewise! Looks pretty small and difficult though???

Thanks for posting. Nicely drawn and interesting. Thanks.

[Wiu-Wiu]

I have looked it up on my Deepsky log and I have logged it twice before, once from a Bortle 1/2 sky and once from my bortle 5 back yard. (but then it was just a tiny puff in the corner of 4 bright'ish' stars), both with the 12" dob. 

 

So definately not impossible