#M82

[quiltofstars]

Bode's Galaxy (M81, top) and the Cigar Galaxy (M82, bottom) // Andrew Warner

[pazzesco]

Magnetic ‘Highway’ Channels Material Out of Cigar Galaxy

Magnetic fields in Messier 82, or the Cigar galaxy, are shown as lines over a white, red and yellow image of the galaxy. Magnetic fields in Messier 82, or the Cigar galaxy, are shown as lines over a visible light and infrared composite image of the galaxy from the Hubble Space Telescope and the Spitzer Space Telescope. Stellar winds streaming from hot new stars form a galactic super wind that is blasting out plumes of hot gas (red) and a huge halo of smoky dust (yellow/orange) perpendicular to the narrow galaxy (white). What’s fueling the massive ejection of gas and dust out of the Cigar galaxy, otherwise known as Messier 82? We know that thousands of stars bursting into existence are driving a powerful super-wind that’s blowing matter into intergalactic space. New research shows that magnetic fields are also contributing to the expulsion of material from Messier 82, a well-known example of a starburst galaxy with a distinctive, elongated shape.

Credits: NASA, SOFIA, L. Proudfit; NASA, ESA, Hubble Heritage Team; NASA, JPL-Caltech, C. Engelbracht

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[euphorictruths]

M81 (Bode's Galaxy) & M82 (Starburst Galaxy)

[planetaryalphabet]

Fille_delespace explains the newest image of M82, a Star Nursery.

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[stuffmikeclicked]

More space rambles: I tried imaging from my driveway and discovered that, no, the streetlights are still too close to not cause glare - even though this scope is designed with a long shade.

That same week I went somewhere darker and took two better pictures.

[paeonia-horse]

Get flashed nerds.

[netmassimo]

An article submitted for publication in "The Astrophysical Journal" reports a study of the exceptional rate of star formation in the M82 galaxy. A team of researchers led by Alberto Bolatto of the University of Maryland, College Park, used the James Webb Space Telescope to map powerful galactic winds that expel vast amounts of gas caused by star formation and supernova explosions.

The NIRCam instrument is the one used in particular to trace the origin of that activity back to dense star clusters in the galactic disk. This new study of M82 offers advances in understanding star formation and how this activity is affecting the galaxy.

[astro-wrld1]

Findings

On the day of Wednesday April 21st, 2024 we had the opportunity to present our findings to a variety of different. STARS stands for student arts and research symposium. This presentation had a variety of different students and professors that were supporting their students work. Everyone had an opportunity to present and share their findings. It was surprising to me that there was that many people able to present at once instead of turn based presentations. The venue was a little confusing and had 3 people to one board. It's extremely interesting that we had such a diverse spread of information in such a compact area. Being able to interact with students of other majors was the most fun for me. I had interacted with a multitude of other presenters and learned that everyone was extremely welcoming. The organizers were also kind enough to offer beverages and food to those presenting. Thanks to those who organized the event and gave all the students chances to share something they're passionate about.

Before starting my presentation I had to find my way to the venue. I was across campus about 5 minutes before starting due to my unpreparedness. I hadn't been to RSU and was convinced that it was Burnell Hall. After zooming across campus I had to quickly set up my poster on the bulletin boards provided. I had come in with wrong information about where my board would be located so I mistakingly accused someone of stealing my spot. After clearing up the mishaps I set up my poster and was ready to present. During the course of my presentation I had a ton of different people approach me. Two of these people happened to be really close friends that were also presenting that day. It was interesting because they didn't take the same course as me however we were able to present at the same event. The stARS event was very diverse and inclusive having all types of majors. Another person that had approached me was another professor on campus named Thayaparan Paramanathan. He informed me of an offer on campus during the summer to do research regarding your major. After discussing more with him I have come to find out that you can be payed as well for the research you provide. I am gonna meet with him later this week to discuss more, but I am extremely grateful for his information and assistance. The rest of the presentation was very laid back. Everyone who approached was extremely respectful of the work you put into their posters. Fortunately I was well informed enough to answer any questions that people had.

My poster included information about the M1, M82, and M42. These three galaxies were all worked on by me throughout the semester. The Crab Nebula was the very first Nebula I had the opportunity to edit. This base line was established in order to help our class understand the basics of editing photos such as brightness adjustment, Colorizing, and stacking the photos. The first picture was obviously different from what the Nebula should like, but that is due to in-experience. After finishing The Crab Nebula, I moved onto the M82(Crab Nebula). The Crab Nebula we got more into depth regarding the process of obtaining the pictures we stack. While obtaining the pictures there is a lengthy process that involved using a separate program called MaxIm DL. This helpful application calibrated images that we hadn't known existed. These were the flats and darks that the main images were made of. We calibrated the flats using the darks. Then stacked the flats on top of one another in order to get the main photos. After getting the full process I worked on the Pleiades. This was the final photo that I had spent my time editing and was the one that took the longest. After finding out the proper way to make these photos I took it upon myself to do my absolute best and try and replicate the process. It was my best looking photo as the cluster is usually pretty bland anyway. I also had nailed the brightness while editing the original photos.

Ultimately this class has taught me a lot regarding not only the galaxy but editing as a whole. With the introduction of GIMP I now have access to a free editing software. I can use this not only while editing for My professor, but I can now edit personal photos as well. MaxIM DL won't be of use unfortunately, because the application is so confusing to me even now. We stayed in a very specific part of the software and wasn't able to explore much. I will continue to get better overtime as I have gained an interest in it. It's very interesting that you can take a class you don't expect to like and end up falling in love with it. Originally I was hesitant to take this class as I didn't understand the topic or know anyone. However I am very happy that I ended up following through. I have met a lot of amazing people and gained experience that I wouldn't have before. The knowledge that I gained in this class will continue to be useful to me as I take pictures for friends and edit them. I also will occasionally be taking pictures of the sky knowing that there is a much more lengthy process to getting the correct color and image shown.

[by-campman]

#astrophotography #astroworld #astrophoto #astrofotografia #astrophotographer #skywatcher #skywatchers #skylovers #skyphotography #skycolors #skystagram #bodesgalaxy #bodesgalaxie #m81 #m82 (hier: Roitzsch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpdI9wUsibg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[thomlocke73]

m81 and m82,.  galaxies,.,, bodes galaxy is the spiral,,,, cigar galaxy is the  cigar shaped   galaxy..... i am trying right now, to optain, a better image  of these two galaxies.. not easy... due to being so low, over the city,   oon my northern horizen,,,,,  great great studies,, these two near side virgo clusters,? possibly related to the virgo  cluster?-.......???--- spring time galaxy season in  late december here, at this lattitude......... i dont have access  to the spring and summer sky, very  much-.-.-.-.-.-.-. this image is turned down a bit,, to hide the light pollution from  being   over the city... there  is a lot more defintion and structure, to these two galaxies,., then this image inicates.... light pollution is a    awfull, asthetic ....... best to turn it down,, and be greatfull,   that i am able to find and locate, and  get a glimpse, of these  very great studies............ somday   i will do them justice  from a dark site..

 i missed focus! on this image,,,?-.-.. trying    to  capture  a  better image.. with closer  focusing paramters.. not easy,,,  

[quiltofstars]

The Cigar Galaxy, M82 // Victor Van Puyenbroeck

[berlinverkehr]

Bus: Immer weniger Doppeldeckerbusse: Eine Berliner Ikone verschwindet, Bei den Fahrgästen sind sie beliebt. Doch inzwischen sind nicht mal mehr 100 Doppelstöcker im Einsatz., aus Berliner Zeitung

Bus: Immer weniger Doppeldeckerbusse: Eine Berliner Ikone verschwindet, Bei den Fahrgästen sind sie beliebt. Doch inzwischen sind nicht mal mehr 100 Doppelstöcker im Einsatz., aus Berliner Zeitung

https://www.berliner-zeitung.de/mensch-metropole/immer-weniger-doppeldeckerbusse-eine-berliner-ikone-verschwindet-li.259431 Sie gehören zu Berlin wie das #Brandenburger Tor, die #Currywurst und der frühere #Grenzstreifen. Doch die #Doppeldeckerbusse der Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) sind auf den Straßen der Stadt immer seltener zu sehen. Vor drei Jahrzehnten rollten rund tausend solche…

[yolandamargaritaperaza]

I saw this on Earth and Europa, does it mean anything other than 'squish', maybe not even, prolly no but it's a coincidence. :/

[unclekow]

quick warmup i decided to finish. she's so eepy

[bassboosted-moon-chao]

Console Gijinkas, Part 1!

Mr. Aitwo Console of origin: Nintendo M82 NES Demo Kiosk Mr. Aitwo is based on a carnival game runner. He's a little pushy and loud, but very friendly and very beloved in the places he's travelled over the decades. Aitwo possesses a pacemaker (unseen) and hearing aid, in lieu of the most common failure points on the M82.

Lulu Console of origin: Casio Loopy Lulu is a bright, cheerful young girly-girl type, based on anime protagonists of the 90s and idols. She's a simple girl, who loves stickers, quizzes, dress-up and adventure, but she secretly dreams of bigger and better things. She has a tendency to scream when things don't go her way (in reference to the awful noises the Loopy makes when booting incorrectly).

Markus Console of origin: Apple-Bandai Pippin Atmark An early university-aged software developer. Mark is relaxed, imaginative, and a little asocial. He plans to make RPGs and racing games, but is too scatterbrained to keep focused, and is somewhat broke and very picky about his software. He's asthmatic, a callback to how loudly the Atmark's fans run.

I had so much fun doodling these three! I plan to make more soon. these three. are family to me. do not @ me they are FAMILY.