Infrared image of galaxy M82 captured by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) on March 25, 2026. The image, taken using NIRCam filters (F200W, F444W, F115W), reveals the vibrant star-forming regions and intricate dust structures within the galaxy, showcasing its dynamic and turbulent nature. Credit: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/Jackie Branc.

1/2🧵 🔭🧪 5145 Galaxy M82 #JWST

2026-03-25

PI: Adam Smercina

NIRCam: F200W, F444W, F115W

Credit: #NASA/ #ESA/ #CSA/ #STScI/ Jackie Branc

#Galaxy #CigarGalaxy

The Cigar Galaxy
12 million lightyears away. 1/3 of the size of the Moon. 20 hours imaging time. 1645mm focal length.
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けさのボーデの銀河と葉巻銀河
(Bode’s Galaxy M81 画像中央付近)
(Cigar Galaxy M82画像右下)
30秒露光 x 347枚スタック
20260301 2:30AM処理終了
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#cigargalaxy #m82

M82 - Cigar Galaxy - telescope processed image. An edge-on starburst galaxy in Ursa Major, M82 is forming stars 10x faster than the Milky Way, driving fiery plumes of gas from its core.

M82 - Cigar Galaxy - unprocessed image. M82 is a starburst galaxy forming stars 10 times faster than the Milky Way. Its stellar explosions create a powerful "superwind" of hot gas.

Due to having to reset my phone, the App to control the Odyssey Pro lost all its thumbnail images of previously captured images. Decided to reimagine these items. Almost feels like pokeman - got to catch ‘em all. Here is #M82 - #CigarGalaxy. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur

Cigar Galaxy Blazes With Star Births at 10x the Milky Way’s Pace Messier 82 blazes with star-forming power, producing superclusters that outshine ordinary ones. Thanks to Hubble and Webb, we can now see its turbulent beauty in extraordinary detail, including rare views...

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M82 - Cigar Galaxy - telescope processed image. M82, the Cigar Galaxy, is a starburst galaxy in Ursa Major. It's forming stars 10x faster than the Milky Way due to a close encounter with M81.

M82 - Cigar Galaxy - unprocessed image. M82, the Cigar Galaxy, has a "superwind" of hot gas blasting from its core, powered by the birth of thousands of stars.

Not too far from Bode’s Galaxy is #M82 - #CigarGalaxy. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur

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

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


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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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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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Chandra X-ray Observatory image of M82 (the Cigar Galaxy), showcasing a vibrant, crimson nebula filled with bright spots – likely shocked supernova remnants and X-ray bright binary stars. This starburst galaxy exhibits a remarkably high rate of star formation, fueled by galactic interactions and displaying the dramatic effects of stellar winds and supernova explosions.

Astronomy Picture from 21/04/2000

M82: Starburst In X-rays

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap000421.html


#StarburstGalaxy #M82 #CigarGalaxy #ChandraXray #SupernovaRemnants #Space #Astronomy #Astrophysics #Galaxy #StarFormation #Cosmology

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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M82

M82, also known as the #CigarGalaxy, is a #starburst #galaxy in #UrsaMajor, approx. 12 million light-years away. Best observed around mid-February.

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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

Bodes Galaxy and Cigar Galaxy
#galaxy #cigargalaxy #bodesgalaxy #universe #space #astrophotography #astroG #photos

About 12 million light years away, #M81 (#Bode'sGalaxy) & #M82 (the #CigarGalaxy) lie in the constellation #UrsaMajor. This stunning spiral & irregular galaxy duo was captured in about 12 hours of exposure w/ the #Celestron #RASA8 & Light Pollution Reduction filter by Mike Shapiro.

Bode's Galaxy(left), Cigar Galaxy(right), M81 and M82. Yes, those are plane lights between. 50 frames, 2min exp., 125 gain #astrophotography #bodesgalaxy #cigargalaxy #clt #redcat52 #asi533mc #dec2024

Annotated image of the Cigar Galaxy (Messier 82) captured by Webb's NIRCam instrument. The image shows vibrant colors representing near-infrared wavelengths, with compass arrows indicating north and east, a scale bar labeled in light-years, and a color key explaining the filters used to create the visible-light representation. The galaxy appears elongated, with bright regions of intense star formation and intricate details of cosmic dust and gas.

Annotated image of the Cigar Galaxy (Messier 82) captured by Webb's NIRCam instrument. The image shows vibrant colors representing near-infrared wavelengths, with compass arrows indicating north and east, a scale bar labeled in light-years, and a color key explaining the filters used to create the visible-light representation. The galaxy appears elongated, with bright regions of intense star formation and intricate details of cosmic dust and gas.

Annotated image of the Cigar Galaxy (Messier 82) captured by Webb's NIRCam instrument. The image shows vibrant colors representing near-infrared wavelengths, with compass arrows indicating north and east, a scale bar labeled in light-years, and a color key explaining the filters used to create the visible-light representation. The galaxy appears elongated, with bright regions of intense star formation and intricate details of cosmic dust and gas.

Feast your eyes on the Cigar Galaxy (Messier 82) like never before, captured by Webb’s NIRCam! This beauty is bursting with star formation and cosmic detail.
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I took this image of the Cigar Galaxy a few months ago. I then added the Hydrogen alpha signal (the red part in the middle).

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Messier 82 - Cigar Galaxy - ASTROCAMP Messier 82 is an irregularly shaped galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major, also known as the Cigar Galaxy due to its long, slender shape.

Messier 82 – Cigar Galaxy
Messier 82 reaches its highest point in the sky around astronomical midnight, around February 16th. It is an irregularly shaped galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major.
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Astrophoto: Bode's Galaxy and Cigar Galaxy - Messier 81 and Messier 82 - 03/22 - ASTROCAMP The 2024 workflow on the nicely framed Bodes-, Cigar- and Garland-Galaxy picture from 2022. The details are much clearer, especially on the Cigar Galaxy.

Astrophoto: Bode’s Galaxy and Cigar Galaxy – Messier 81 and Messier 82 – 03/22 astrocamp.eu/en/astrophot... The 2024 workflow on the nicely framed Bodes-, Cigar- and Garland-Galaxy picture from 2022. The details are much clearer. … #Bode'sGalaxy #CigarGalaxy #GarlandGalaxy #clearskies