![Central region of M82 at optical wavelengths](https://noirlab.edu/public/media/archives/images/thumb700x/geminiann09020a.jpg)
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Central region of M82 at optical wavelengths
The central region of M82 at optical wavelengths (HST/ACS image) shows the five 7 x 5 arcsecond fields observed with the GMOS IFU on the Gemini North telescope (white and black rectangles). Dashed lines mark some of the regions of most intense star formation.