Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Ursa Major (UMa)  ·  Contains:  Bode's Galaxy  ·  Cigar Galaxy  ·  M 81  ·  M 82  ·  NGC 3031  ·  NGC 3034
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Bode's Galaxy and Cigar Galaxy

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Bode's Galaxy and Cigar Galaxy

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Bode's Galaxy (M81) (Pictured Left) shines brightly with its elegant spiral arms adorned with clusters of young, blue stars. This grand spiral galaxy, located in the constellation Ursa Major, beckons viewers with its mesmerizing structure and proximity, approximately 11.8 million light-years away from Earth. Discovered by Johann Elert Bode in 1774, M81 stands out as one of the most dazzling celestial objects visible from the Northern Hemisphere.

The Cigar Galaxy (M82) (Pictured Right)  reveals its distinctive shape, resembling a slender cigar glowing amidst the cosmic darkness. Positioned adjacent to Bode's Galaxy, M82 showcases its irregular form and intense starburst activity. Approximately 12 million light-years away from Earth, M82 is a member of the M81 Group, engaging in dynamic interactions with its neighboring galaxies. These interactions have triggered a frenzy of star formation within M82, resulting in the emergence of massive, youthful stars and vibrant nebulae.

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Bode's Galaxy and Cigar Galaxy, TheUniversist