Messier 82
Messier 82 (also known as NGC 3034, Cigar Galaxy or M82) is a starburst galaxy about 12 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. It is about five times more luminous than the whole Milky Way and one hundred times more luminous than our galaxy's center.[6] The starburst activity is thought to be triggered by interaction with neighboring galaxy M81, and M82 is a member of the M81 Group. As the closest starburst galaxy to our own, M82 is the prototypical example of this type of galaxy.[6] SN 2014J, a Type Ia supernova, was observed in the galaxy on 21 January 2014.
In 2014, in studying M82, scientists discovered the brightest pulsar yet known, designated M82 X-2.[1]
HGS Session References
HGS Sessions - Clearing Dragon Moth Grid - 3/10/2015 [2]
References
Found in HGS Manual on Page 108