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Composite image of the active galaxy M82 from infrared observations by Spitzer Space Telecope in three wavelength bands coded in red (longest wavelength), green, and blue (shortest wavelengths). Visit Related Link to Spitzer/Caltech image Release of M82 for more information.

Object Names: M82, NGC 3034

Image Type: Astronomical

Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/C. Engelbracht (University of Arizona)

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