M82
About this celestial object
The Cigar Galaxy M82 shows its slender silhouette and lively interior.
M82 is an active, edge‑on galaxy near M81 in Ursa Major—striking for its slim form.
The dense stellar backdrop highlights the bright nuclear zone, where dust lanes and knots stand out.
159 subframes yield a good 26 minutes total exposure at 250 mm and F/5.
Image and observation
Catalogue: M 82
Capture date: 2025-12-31
Total exposure: 1590 s
Imaging and processing: Ulrich Schwarz · Vespera Pro