Posted on May 15, 2020

APOD: 2020 May 15 - Galaxy Wars: M81 and M82

Maj William W. 'Bill' Price

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Good Red Friday afternoon, Rallypoint. Today's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) is titled "Galaxy Wars: M81 and M82." Located above and right of the cup of the Big Dipper, M81 and M82 have been locked in gravitational combat for over one billion years. Gravity from each galaxy has profoundly affected the other during a series of cosmic close encounters. These effects include the formation of gaseous filamentary structures between the two. These interactions have also led to vigorous star formation or starburst activity in M82.

APOD: 2020 May 15 - Galaxy Wars: M81 and M82

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COL Mikel J. Burroughs

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Good "R.E.D. Friday" Morning Bill. Thanks for sharing the APOPD titled: "Galaxy Wars: M81 and M82" this fine morning Maj William W. 'Bill' Price - excellent and have a great day and weekend brother!

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