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Webb pinpoints millions of stars within Cigar galaxy

Webb pinpoints millions of stars within Cigar galaxy
Phys.org Tuesday 23 June 2026, 20:20 UTC 1 min read
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Located 12 million light-years away and undergoing rapid star formation, edge-on spiral galaxy Messier 82 (M82) is a scientifically unique sight to behold, and now NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has revealed previously unseen details.

Located 12 million light-years away and undergoing rapid star formation, edge-on spiral galaxy Messier 82 (M82) is a scientifically unique sight to behold, and now NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has revealed previously unseen details.
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