Hidden within veils of gas and dust lies the brilliant heart of Messier 82 (M82), better known as the Cigar Galaxy. This galaxy has earned its reputation as one of the most energetic star-forming ...

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M82 has been a popular target for astronomers and their telescopes, due to its high activity. Hubble has observed it many times, and, more recently, the James Webb Space Telescope turned its infrared ...