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- 1NGC 2841: A Flocculent Spiral Galaxy in Ursa Major▼Located approximately 46 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major, NGC 2841 is a premier example of a fl
Astronomy enthusiasts are highlighting NGC 2841, a spiral galaxy roughly 46 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. Unlike grand design spirals with sweeping, well-defined arms, NGC 2841 is a flocculent spiral, marked by a patchy, discontinuous structure of numerous short arm segments. Space and science communities are sharing the galaxy as a striking example of this less common spiral type.
- 2New deep-space image reveals galaxies of the M81 Group●Deep-space photography provides a detailed look at the M81 Group, a collection of galaxies located roughly 12 million li
Astronomy photographers have produced a detailed deep-space image of the M81 Group, a cluster of galaxies about 12 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. The picture, built from a 38-hour exposure, shows the complex physical interactions between Messier 81 and its neighboring galaxy Messier 82, offering one of the clearer amateur views of the pair.