Hubble Telescope Captures Stellar Fireworks Display in 'Tadpole' Galaxy
Jan 17, 2024
A firestorm or star birth lights up one end of the small galaxy Kiso 5639 located about 82 million light-years away from earth. Kiso 5639 is a rare example of an elongated galaxy, or "tadpole" galaxy, which are plentiful at larger distances (NASA, ESA, and D. Elmegreen (Vassar College)) At a Glance The Hubble Space Telescope captured what looks like a fireworks display in the nearby Kiso 5639 galaxy.Astronomers say the Kiso 5639 galaxy is a beautiful example of what...