Hubble Space Telescope image of the Cigar Galaxy (M82), showcasing its bright, irregular structure resulting from a collision with M81. The image reveals massive young globular star clusters, formed 600 million years ago, indicating when the galaxy's brightening occurred. The field of view spans roughly 10,000 light years.

Astronomy Picture from 12/03/2001

M82 After the Crash

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap010312.html


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