NOIRLab noirlab2416: Gemini North Captures Starburst Galaxy Blazing Bright With Newly Forming Stars — Irregular galaxy NGC 4449 exhibits explosive rate of star formation activity due in part to ongoing mergers with nearby dwarf galaxies. A festive array of bright pinks and blues makes for a remarkable sight in this image captured with the Gemini North telescope, one half of the International Gemini Observatory. Resembling a cloud of cosmic confetti, this image is being released …

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Gemini North Captures Starburst Galaxy Blazing Bright With Newly Forming Stars
25 June 2024 — NOIRLab Organization Release noirlab2416

A festive array of bright pinks and blues makes for a remarkable sight in this image captured with the Gemini North telescope, one half of the International Gemini Observatory. Resembling a cloud of cosmic confetti, this image is being released in celebration of Gemini North’s 25th anniversary. NGC 4449 is a prime example of starburst activity caused by the interacting and mingling of galaxies as it slowly absorbs its smaller galactic neighbors.

The release, images and videos are available on:
https://noirlab.edu/public/news/noirlab2416/

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25 June 2024




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