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Cigar Galaxy

Cigar Galaxy starburst

Cigar Galaxy, also known as the Ursa Major A, is located in the constellation Ursa Major, and is best seen in spring.

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. Alt Name:
      2. Ursa Major A
      1. Type:
      2. starburst
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 8.41
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 12 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 11.2' x 4.3''
      1. NGC:
      2. 3034
      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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