On the right side of the image is M81, also named Bode's Galaxy. To the left the diminutive companion is M82, or the Cigar Galaxy.
M82 stands out as a starburst galaxy, distinguished by its accelerated star formation rate, believed to be the result of a close interaction with the more massive galaxy. Furthermore, M82 exhibits a superwind, a substantial expulsion of material, which is likely propelled by the intense star formation within it.
These celestial bodies are located roughly 12 million light-years from Earth.