M81-M82

Bodes Galaxy (M81) and Cigar galaxy (M82)

Show full image These galaxies are about 12 million light-years from us. They are part of the so-called M81 group, and are thus to be regarded as relatively close neighbors to us. M82 (top) is a so-called Starburst galaxy, where a very intense new formation of stars is taking place. At its core, stars are […]

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