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Published on 2024-12-11 12:22:36 - MSN
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  • NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has spotted a young galaxy dating to the early universe - called Firefly Sparkle because its gleaming star clusters resemble the bioluminescent bugs - in a discovery that is giving astronomers a peek at what our Milky Way may have looked like in its infancy.

The article from MSN discusses the Firefly Sparkle Galaxy, officially known as NGC 1569, which is a dwarf irregular galaxy located about 11 million light-years away in the constellation Camelopardalis. This galaxy is notable for its intense star formation activity, making it a prime example of what the Milky Way might have looked like during its infancy. Observations from the Hubble Space Telescope have revealed that NGC 1569 has undergone at least three episodes of intense star formation over the last billion years, with the most recent burst occurring about 25 million years ago. This has resulted in the galaxy being filled with bright, young stars, super star clusters, and numerous supernova remnants, providing astronomers with insights into the processes of galaxy formation and evolution. The galaxy's chaotic appearance, with its bright clusters and gas clouds, contrasts with the more structured spiral galaxies, offering a glimpse into the dynamic and tumultuous early stages of galactic development.

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