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. Planewave CDK17 F4.5, ZWO ASI2600MC Duo, Paramount MEII mount with absolute encoders. Unguided 2 hour image At Desert Astro Observatory in Sierra Vista Dark skies. 6/05/24 Processed in Pixinsight and Photoshop.