James Webb Telescope Reveals New Details and Millions of Stars in Cigar Galaxy

The James Webb Space Telescope has provided unprecedented views of the Cigar Galaxy (Messier 82), uncovering an estimated 16.5 million stars and intricate structural details. By integrating JWST's infrared data with Hubble's archival observations, astronomers are gaining a more comprehensive understanding of this starburst galaxy's rapid star formation, likely driven by a galactic merger.