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M82

Messier 82 (also known as NGC 3034, Cigar Galaxy or M82) is a starburst galaxy approximately 12 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. 
Backyard image with Meade 16″ LX200 @ f6.3, ZWO ASI071 MC Pro, Optolong L Pro filter, 3 hrs. Guided by Stellarvue 80mm Access. Stacked with Deep Sky Stacker, Processed in Pixinsight and Photoshop. 4/7/2021

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