Cigar Galaxy (Vivian Budnik)

Celestial hemisphere: Northern · Constellation: Ursa Major (UMa) · Contains: Cigar Galaxy · M 82 · NGC 3034

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Cigar Galaxy

Under the influence of gravitational forces from the Bode's Galaxy (M81) and outside the confines of Ursa Major, lies the cigar galaxy (M82). Apparently, those gravitational interactions induce super winds, that intensify star formation at the center of the galaxy. High energy particles and radiation propelled by galactic super winds and emitted by newborn stars compress the surrounding gases, giving rise to more stars, at a rate of at least 10 times higher than star formation in the Milky Way Galaxy. The red color, likely ionized hydrogen, marks regions of starburst activity. Astronomers have also discovered an intermediately sized black hole in the cigar galaxy, about 400 times the mass of the sun. this black hole lies some distance away from the central starburst region.

Besides, it makes me think of the delicious tango made famous by the Argentinian singer, Carlos Gardel and Spanish actress Sarita MontieI. Will not attempt a translation, but it starts like this...

Fumar es un placer
genial, sensual

Fumando espero
Al hombre a quien yo quiero
Tras los cristales
De alegres ventanales
Y mientras fumo
Mi vida no consumo
Porque flotando el humo
Me suele adormecer

Tendida en el sofa
Fumar y amar...
Ver a mi amante
Solícito y galante
Sentir sus labios
Besar con besos sabios
Y el devaneo
Sentir con más deseo
Cuando sus ojos veo
Sedientos de placer

Por eso estando mi bien
Es mi fumar un Edén
Dame el humo de tu boca
Anda, que así me vuelves loca
Corre, que quiero enloquecer de placer
Sintiendo ese calor
Del humo embriagador
Que acaba por prender la llama ardiente del amor

uffff!

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RA (center)	09h55m57s.225
RA (top/left)	09h57m36s.416
RA (top/right)	09h58m35s.480
RA (bottom/right)	09h54m14s.916
RA (bottom/left)	09h53m23s.940

Dec (center)	+69°39′57″.11
Dec (top/left)	+69°20′22″.49
Dec (top/right)	+69°56′24″.90
Dec (bottom/right)	+69°59′26″.76
Dec (bottom/left)	+69°23′19″.15

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