Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 9 55 55.00 |
|---|---|
| Position (Dec): | 69° 40' 54.17" |
| Field of view: | 7.91 x 6.17 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 50.1° left of vertical |
View in ESASky:
View in WorldWide Telescope:
Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
|
Optical
B | 435 nm | Hubble Space Telescope ACS |
|
Optical
V | 555 nm | Hubble Space Telescope ACS |
|
Optical
H-alpha | 658 nm | Hubble Space Telescope ACS |
|
Optical
I | 814 nm | Hubble Space Telescope ACS |
Messier 82 (Hubble 2006 image)
This mosaic image of the magnificent starburst galaxy, Messier 82 (M82) was shared in April 2006 for the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope's 16th anniversary. It showcases the galaxy's webs of shredded clouds and flame-like plumes of glowing hydrogen blasting out from its central regions. You can learn more about this image here.
Credit:NASA, ESA and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA). Acknowledgment: J. Gallagher (University of Wisconsin), M. Mountain (STScI) and P. Puxley (NSF).
About the Image
| Id: | heic0604a | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Observation | |
| Release date: | 23 June 2026, 16:00 | |
| Size: | 9500 x 7400 px | |
