Stunning astrophotograph of the M81 galaxy group, showcasing M81 (Bode's Galaxy) and M82 engaged in a gravitational dance for a billion years. The image, captured with a small telescope and 38 hours of exposure, reveals intricate details of the galaxies' spiral arms, star-forming regions, and the surrounding integrated flux nebulae. The vastness of space is emphasized by the countless stars and distant galaxies in the background, located approximately 12 million light-years away in Ursa Major.
Astronomy Picture from 10/04/2025
38 Hours with the M81 Group
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap250410.html
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