The Bode’s Galaxy (M81) and the Cigar Galaxy (M82), located 12 million light-years away in Ursa Major, form a striking galactic pair. M81 is a majestic spiral galaxy with grand, well-defined arms rich in young, blue stars and dust lanes. M82, its irregular companion, is a starburst galaxy undergoing intense stellar formation due to their gravitational interaction. This cosmic encounter has shaped M82’s chaotic structure, making it one of the most active star-forming regions nearby.