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Hot Winds from Galaxy M82: A Breakthrough in Galactic Dynamics

Astronomers have measured the velocity of hot gas ejected from the core of the starburst galaxy M82, offering new insights into galactic winds and star formation processes.

Elena Marsh·4 min read·1/21/2027

Webb Looks Deep into the Star Factory of Messier 82

The 12 million light-years distant spiral galaxy Messier 82 (M82), currently in a phase of rapid star formation and viewed from the side, is a scientifically unique spectacle revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope.

Elena Marsh·3 min read·6/26/2026

Hubble Celebrates 36 Years with Fascinating View of the Trifid Nebula

The Hubble Space Telescope of NASA/ESA has once again focused on a scene it first captured in 1997, in honor of its 36th anniversary: a small section of a star formation region in the constellation Sagittarius, about 5,000 light-years away, known as the Trifid Nebula.

Elena Marsh·6 min read·6/19/2026

Young Star Clusters in Focus of Nearby Galaxies

Astronomers have utilized the James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble Space Telescope to examine thousands of young star clusters in nearby galaxies, revealing insights into star formation and the birth of planets.

Victor Hale·5 min read·6/18/2026