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Tag : m82

The Integrated Flux Nebula (IFN) near M81 and M82

The Integrated Flux Nebula(e) is a complex of galactic dust nebulae that are illuminated not by a single star or a group of stars, as is the case with most nebulae, but by the energy from the integrated flux of all the stars in our galaxy, the Milky Way. The strongest color component is blue, but some reddish patches can also be found. Since these nebulae are extremely faint and elusive, they are not visible to the naked eye, but […]

By Emmanuele Sordini Astronomy: images 13 January 2017 0

Supernova in M82 (SN2014J)

On January 21st, 2014, reports began circulating that a new supernova had just been discovered in M82 the Cigar Galaxy, close companion to the more famous Bode Galaxy, aka M81. Unfortunately my aurora-chasing trip to Norway from January 25th to February 1st (of which a detailed report will soon be published on my website) prevented me from spending any time on the observation of this interesting event. After all, this supernova blew up in a relatively nearby galaxy! Imaging the […]

By Emmanuele Sordini Astronomy: images / Senza categoria 14 March 2014 0

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