A stunning image of the irregular dwarf galaxy IC 2574, also known as Coddington's Nebula. Located 12 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major, this galaxy displays vibrant reddish regions indicating intense star formation. The image showcases the galaxy against a backdrop of countless stars.

Astronomy Picture from 06/02/2025

IC 2574: Coddington's Nebula

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap250206.html


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