
Space / 2003-12-18
Short-Wavelength Infrared Views of Messier 81
Short-Wavelength Infrared Views of Messier 81
NASA's image library records Short-Wavelength Infrared Views of Messier 81.
WHY IT’S INTERESTING
The magnificent spiral arms of the nearby galaxy Messier 81 are highlighted in this NASA Spitzer Space Telescope image. Located in the northern constellation of Ursa Major which also includes the Big Dipper.