A stunning telescopic image of Messier 82 (M82), also known as the Cigar Galaxy, a starburst galaxy showcasing a powerful superwind. The image highlights reddish filaments of atomic hydrogen gas expelled from the galaxy's core due to intense star formation and supernova explosions. Some enriched gas is escaping into intergalactic space. M82 is located 12 million light-years away in Ursa Major.

Astronomy Picture from 09/07/2021

M82: Starburst Galaxy with a Superwind

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap210709.html


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