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The James Webb Space Telescope reaches the heart of a steaming, star-filled galaxy (images)

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has zoomed into the heart of the Cigar Galaxy, a region of space engulfed in flames by an explosive period of star birth. At the core of this starburst galaxy, also known as Messier 82 (M82), is a compact but turbulent environment that could give scientists a clearer picture… Read More »