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Bode’s Galaxy (Messier 81; NGC 3031) is located in the constellation Ursa Major about 12 million light years from earth. It has an apparent magnitude of 6.94 and a diameter of about 96,000 light years. M 81 is grand design spiral galaxy and has an active galactic nucleus with a 70 million solar mass black hole.
The Cigar Galaxy (M 82; NGC 3034) is also in Ursa Major and is located about 12 million light years from earth. It is part of the M81 group, and has a diameter of about 40,800 light years. It is considered to be a starburst type of galaxy that are characterized by rapid star formation.
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