Space / 2013-04-23
Galaxy Packs Big Star-Making Punch
NASA's image library records Galaxy Packs Big Star-Making Punch.
The tiny red spot in this image is one of the most efficient star-making galaxies ever observed, converting gas into stars at the maximum possible rate. The galaxy is shown here is from NASA WISE, which first spotted the rare galaxy in infrared light.
A CLOSER LOOK
The tiny red spot in this image is one of the most efficient star-making galaxies ever observed, converting gas into stars at the maximum possible rate. The galaxy is shown here is from NASA WISE, which first spotted the rare galaxy in infrared light.
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FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
NASA Image and Video LibraryGalaxy Packs Big Star-Making PunchOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.