NGC 4449 is a starburst galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici located just 12.5 million light-years away. Captured in striking detail by Hubble Space Telescope, this small but mighty galaxy is punching way above its weight—forming new stars at a rate that’s lighting up its entire structure.
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✨ Small galaxy, big star power!
NGC 4449 is a starburst galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici located just 12.5 million light-years away. Captured in striking detail by Hubble Space Telescope, this small but mighty galaxy is punching way above its weight—forming new stars at a rate that’s lighting up its entire structure.
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Image Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, E. Sabbi, D. Calzetti, A. Aloisi
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