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by TrinitySite 555
Mon Mar 26, 2012 11:35 am
Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
Topic: APOD: M82: Galaxy with a Supergalactic Wind (2012 Mar 26)
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M82 and M81 - Neighbors but how close?

The pitcures and discussion reference M82 and the Superwind was very informative today. However, it gave me some pause when it discussed the "close brush" with it's neighbor, M81. Does anyone know what the distance is that separates these two?