Messier 81 Reveals Enormous Halo Structure

When it comes to analyzing and comparing spiral galaxies, their halos are among the most important factors to set them apart. Astronomers have known for a long time that it was their telescopes that did not necessary allow for them to identify such structures around more galaxies, and so it w... [ read more >> ]

The Messier 81 galaxy, as seen by the Subaru Telescope's Prime Focus Camera

Image comment: The Messier 81 galaxy, as seen by the Subaru Telescope's Prime Focus Camera
Image credits: National Astronomical Observatory of Japan

The Messier 81 galaxy, as seen by the Subaru Telescope's Prime Focus Camera