Pair of Nearby Galaxies with Possible Intergalactic Transfer (IMAGE)

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Pair of Nearby Galaxies with Possible Intergalactic Transfer

Caption

Pair of nearby galaxies with possible intergalactic transfer: This image shows M81 (bottom right) and M82 (upper left), a pair of nearby galaxies where 'intergalactic transfer' may be happening. Gas ejected by supernova explosions in M82 can travel through space and eventually contribute to the growth of M81.

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Fred Herrmann, 2014, http://cs.astronomy.com/asy/m/galaxies/489483.aspx

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