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Cigar Galaxy

Cigar Galaxy - starburst galaxy

Cigar Galaxy , is a starburst located in the constellation Ursa Major .

Cigar Galaxy is magnitude 8.41*, is 12 million light-years away, and is 11.2' x 4.3' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Cigar Galaxy
      1. Type:
      2. starburst galaxy
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 8.41
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 12 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 11.2' x 4.3''
      1. Messier #:
      2. M82

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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