Location of the M81/M82 galaxy group on the sky (ground-based image)
A wide-field view of the constellation of Ursa Major, the asterism known as "The Plough" or the "Big Dipper".
Credit:NASA, ESA, Z. Levay (STScI) and A. Fujii
About the Image
NASA press release
Id: | heic0801h |
Type: | Photographic |
Release date: | 8 January 2008, 20:00 |
Related releases: | heic0801 |
Size: | 3000 x 2400 px |
About the Object
Name: | Ursa Major |
Type: | Milky Way : Sky Phenomenon : Night Sky : Constellation |
Category: | Stars |