M81 and M82

M81 and M82 are 2 galaxies located near the Big Dipper. M81 (upper right) is called the Bodes Nebula. M82 (lower left) is called the Cigar Galaxy. This image is HaRGB, meaning I combined regular broadband colors with hydrogen alpha (narrowband) data. The red/pink regions are where nebulae are in the galaxies and where new stars and planets might be forming. Both are about 12 million light years from Earth. This is my 1 year in NFTs anniversary edition!