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Community photo entitled Cigar Galaxy by Kshitij Maurya on 06/18/2025 at Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Cigar Galaxy

On 06/18/2025 08:00 pm by Kshitij Maurya | Website | Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, India

🔥 Cigar Galaxy (M82) through my SEESTAR S50 🌌
Nearly 3 hours of exposure to capture this powerful starburst galaxy 12 million light-years away!
The detail, the glow, the cosmic drama... all from my backyard! ✨🔭

Step into deep space as we reveal the stunning Cigar Galaxy (M82), captured with the SEESTAR S50 smart telescope over 2.9 hours of exposure. 🌌✨
Located around 12 million light-years away in the Ursa Major constellation, M82 is a starburst galaxy undergoing intense star formation.
Its iconic elongated shape and bright central core make it one of the most beautiful and dynamic galaxies visible from Earth.

🔭 Telescope: SEESTAR S50 Smart Telescope

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