Starburst

See a starburst galaxy, ablaze with explosive star birth, and devouring dwarf galaxies (video)

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A starburst galaxy, teeming with forming stars, devours surrounding dwarf galaxies in a stunning new image from the twin telescopes Gemini North. Bright red and pink wisps of gas and dust and bright white and blue stars seen in the image make up the galaxy NCG 4449, also known as Caldwell 21, located about 13 … Read more

Hubble Space Telescope provides new insights into Starburst galaxy NGC 5253

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Hubble Space Telescope Provides New Insights Into Starburst Galaxy Ngc 5253

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured stunning images of NGC 5253, a blue compact dwarf galaxy, revealing crucial details about its intense star-forming activities. NGC 5253, located about 11 million light-years away in the constellation Centaurus, offers a unique opportunity to study stellar evolution and galaxy formation. Observations from NASA’s Hubble Telescope and their significance … Read more