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The '''Cigar galaxy''' (M82, NGC 3034) is an [[galaxy]] in the [[constellation]] of Ursa Major and the M81 group, as well as the 82nd item in the Messier catalogue.<ref name=seds>[http://www.messier.seds.org/m/m082.html M82] from messier.seds.org</ref> It was first observed by Johann Elert Bode in 1774 and rediscovered by Pierre Mechain in 1779.<ref name=freeStarCharts>[https://freestarcharts.com/messier-82 Messier 82] from freestarcharts.com</ref> It is situated near to another galaxy, M81, making it a popular target for amateur astronomers. Its name comes from its elongated shape, which looks like a [[cigar]].

The '''Cigar galaxy''' (M82, NGC 3034) is an [[galaxy]] in the [[constellation]] of Ursa Major and the M81 group, as well as the 82nd item in the [[Messier catalogue]].<ref name=seds>[http://www.messier.seds.org/m/m082.html M82] from messier.seds.org</ref> It was first observed by Johann Elert Bode in 1774 and rediscovered by Pierre Mechain in 1779.<ref name=freeStarCharts>[https://freestarcharts.com/messier-82 Messier 82] from freestarcharts.com</ref> It is situated near to another galaxy, M81, making it a popular target for amateur astronomers. Its name comes from its elongated shape, which looks like a [[cigar]].

==Environment and Structure==

==Environment and Structure==