What bright galaxy is located in the constellation Ursa Major, 12 million light-years away from Earth?

Messier 82, also known as the Cigar Galaxy, is a starburst galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major. It's a member of the M81 Group and is about five times brighter than the Milky Way, with a center that is a hundred times brighter.

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