Stunning Hubble image of the Cigar Galaxy (M82), a starburst galaxy showcasing a galactic superwind expelling red-glowing gas and dust filaments over 10,000 light-years. The red glow is ionized hydrogen, and the dust particles resemble cigar smoke. Located 12 million light-years away in Ursa Major.

Astronomy Picture from 23/07/2019

M82: Galaxy with a Supergalactic Wind

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A stunning image of the Cigar Galaxy (M82), an irregular galaxy showcasing a galactic superwind. The image highlights filaments of ionized hydrogen gas extending over 10,000 light-years, glowing red. Located 12 million light-years away in Ursa Major, M82 is the brightest infrared galaxy in the sky.

Astronomy Picture from 26/03/2012

M82: Galaxy with a Supergalactic Wind

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120326.html


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A stunning telescopic image of the Cigar Galaxy (M82), a starburst galaxy showcasing a vibrant superwind. Reddish hues highlight outflowing atomic hydrogen gas filaments, while a faint "cap" of ionized galactic halo material is visible above. The image reveals the galaxy's energetic star formation, driven by a close encounter with M81. Located 12 million light-years away in Ursa Major.

Astronomy Picture from 04/07/2013

M82: Starburst Galaxy with a Superwind

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130704.html


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Stunning Hubble Space Telescope image of the Cigar Galaxy (M82), a starburst galaxy with a galactic superwind expelling red-glowing gas and dust filaments over 10,000 light-years. The red glow is primarily ionized hydrogen. Located in Ursa Major, it's the brightest infrared galaxy and visible with a small telescope.

Astronomy Picture from 23/07/2019

M82: Galaxy with a Supergalactic Wind

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap190723.html


#CigarGalaxy #M82 #StarburstGalaxy #GalacticSuperwind #Hubble #Space #Astronomy #Cosmology #Nebula #Astrophysics #Galaxy #DeepSpace #UrsaMajor