APOD from 2025-02-06

IC 2574: Coddington's #Nebula

Dwarf #galaxy IC 2574, part of the M81 group in Ursa Major, actively forms stars in its glowing hydrogen regions. Despite its irregular shape, it shares star formation processes with grand spirals, driven by stellar winds and supernovae. Discovered in 1898, it spans 50,000 light-years.

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