Astronomy Picture of the Day . A Superwind from the Cigar Galaxy . ... 23.11.2003 . ... Credit: FOCAS , Subaru 8.2-m Telescope , NAOJ Explanation: What's lighting up the Cigar Galaxy? ... The filaments extend for over 10,000 light year s. The 12-million light-year distant Cigar Galaxy is the brightest galaxy in the sky in infrared light, and can be seen in visible light with a small telescope towards the constellation of Ursa Major . ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . ...