Arp 337 • M82 • NGC 3034

Arp 337 — M82

Arp 337 corresponds to Messier 82 (NGC 3034), a unique starburst galaxy with powerful outflows, chaotic dust lanes, and intense regions of star formation.

Challenge: The filaments from the center.

Object Data

Arp: Arp 337
Object: M82 (NGC 3034)
Type: Starburst / Irregular galaxy
Constellation: Ursa Major
Arp field: Unique
Distance: ~12 Mly

Observation Data

Location: Pollux Observatory, Zuidlaren
Date: 2026-03-18

Technical Data

Exposure time:11 x 300 sec
Total: 0.9 h
Telescope: Takahashi FSQ106 ED
Camera: Canon 350D (OSC)
Color palette: RGB
Filters: None

Tags

galaxy, starburst, irregular, M82, NGC 3034, Ursa Major, Arp