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Originally Posted by Tropo-Bob
M82 in Ursa Major is at 70 degrees north, so it only rises 3 degrees above the norther horizon. I needed dark skies and my 8inch scope to see this one back in 1985.
In the Northern Hemisphere, it and its neighbour M81 are considered to be visible in binoculars.
I have seen all the Messier objects from the Cairns Region. M82 was the last one found and it was the most difficult to see.
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That's a pretty impressive observation. I sometimes wonder if Nothern Australia might be an ideal latitude to observe. Many northern objects are accessible, whilst you still enjoy good view's of the Southern Milkyway which I believe is more impressive than the North.