M82 – Cigar Galaxy
At a Glance Object: M82 – Cigar GalaxyType: Starburst GalaxyConstellation: Ursa MagorDistance: 12 million light yearsCatalog: M82Best Season: Winter M82 or NGC
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At a Glance Object: M82 – Cigar GalaxyType: Starburst GalaxyConstellation: Ursa MagorDistance: 12 million light yearsCatalog: M82Best Season: Winter M82 or NGC
Messier 81 or NGC 3031, a grand spiral galaxy located in the northern constellation of Ursa Major, is a captivating cosmic entity