Webb Telescope Identifies Millions of Stars in Cigar Galaxy

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Published: 2026-06-23
Category: science
Source: NASA
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Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have successfully resolved millions of individual stars within the Cigar Galaxy. This galaxy, located 12 million light-years away, is known for its rapid star formation. The detailed observations provide unprecedented clarity into its stellar populations.

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