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M81& M82 Two galaxies are dominant in this view of Ursa Major, just above the neck of the Great Bear. M82 is seen sideways on whereas M82 appears bigger and more overhead. Two identified objects:- Left - NGC3077 is an eliptical galaxy. Middle - NGC2976 is an eliptical galaxy. Link-words: Messier Galaxy

M81& M82

Two galaxies are dominant in this view of Ursa Major, just above the neck of the Great Bear. M82 is seen sideways on whereas M82 appears bigger and more overhead.
Two identified objects:-
Left - NGC3077 is an eliptical galaxy.
Middle - NGC2976 is an eliptical galaxy.

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Filename:M8182Whitmarsh.jpg
Album name:Whitters / Messier Objects
Rating (5 votes):33333
Link-words:Messier / Galaxy
Filesize:68 KiB
Date added:Oct 31, 2001
Dimensions:547 x 547 pixels
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