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The magnificent starburst galaxy Messier 82
The magnificent starburst galaxy Messier 82
Large and small stars in harmonious coexistence
Large and small stars in harmonious coexistence

The latest photo from the Hubble Space Telescope, presented at the 2006 General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union in Prague this week, shows a star forming region in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC). This sharp image reveals a large number of low-mass infant stars coexisting with young massive stars.


Credit: NASA, ESA



Original image at the Hubble Website

Large and small stars in harmonious coexistence
Large and small stars in harmonious coexistence

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