NGC 3034, also known as Messier 82 or the Cigar Galaxy, is a starburst galaxy located approximately 12 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. It is notable for its elongated shape and high rate of star formation, which is about 10 times greater than that of our Milky Way galaxy. The galaxy is classified as a starburst galaxy due to the intense activity in its central region, where new stars are being formed rapidly. NGC 3034 is also home to a supermassive black hole at its center, contributing to its unique characteristics and making it a subject of interest for astronomers studying galaxy evolution.