Galaxy M81 (IMAGE)

Ohio State University

Galaxy M81

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Ohio State University astronomers are using the Large Binocular Telescope to look for ultra long period cepheid stars in galaxies such as M81, shown here. The stars could offer a new way to measure distances to objects in the universe.

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Image courtesy of Ohio State University.

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