The Irregular Galaxy M82

The Irregular Galaxy M82
From the National Optical Astronomical Observatories
This composite color image of M82 (NGC 3034), an irregular galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major was created from CCD observations made at the Kitt Peak National Observatory's 0.9-meter telescope in late December 1994.
Image Title: The Irregular Galaxy M82
Credit: N.A.Sharp/AURA/NOAO/NSF
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