Galaxy Packs Big Star-Making Punch

NASA/JPL-Caltech/STScI/IRAM2013-04-23

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The tiny red spot in this image is one of the most efficient star-making galaxies ever observed, converting gas into stars at the maximum possible rate. The galaxy is shown here is from NASA WISE, which first spotted the rare galaxy in infrared light.

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Title: Galaxy Packs Big Star-Making Punch
Creator: NASA/JPL-Caltech/STScI/IRAM
Date Created: 2013-04-23
Rights: JPL

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