Starburst Galaxy
by Esa/hubble & Nasa And N. Grogin (stsci)/science Photo Library
Title
Starburst Galaxy
Artist
Esa/hubble & Nasa And N. Grogin (stsci)/science Photo Library
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of a starburst galaxy named MCG+07-33-027. This galaxy lies in the constellation Hercules and is 300 million light years away from Earth. MCG+07-33-027 is a starburst galaxy. This means that it has a higher rate of star formation when compared to other galaxies. This galaxy's spiral arms and bright star-forming regions can be seen by astronomers. Image obtained by the HST's Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS).
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May 10th, 2022
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