"James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Secrets of Starburst Galaxies"

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"James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Secrets of Starburst Galaxies"
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The James Webb Space Telescope has captured detailed images of the Cigar Galaxy, revealing a turbulent environment at its core where stars are forming at a rapid pace. The telescope's infrared view allowed scientists to see through the shroud of gas and dust surrounding the star-forming region, uncovering galactic winds and structures that influence star birth. The team's research, soon to be published in The Astrophysical Journal, aims to provide insights into the processes shaping starburst galaxies and their impact on galactic evolution.

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