The Cigar galaxy (also known as Messier 82) is a Starburst galaxy approximately 12 million light-years away from Earth. It is located in the constellation Ursa Major and is 13.3 billion years-old. It has a radius of 18,500 light years and is a member of the M81 Group.
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