Sunny Priyan
The galaxy is situated just 12.5 million light-years away in the constellation Canes Venatici (the Hunting Dogs).
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NGC 4449 is a dwarf galaxy in the nearby M94 group, much smaller and less star-filled than our own Milky Way.
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This galaxy is currently forming new stars at a much faster rate than expected for its size, which makes it a starburst galaxy.
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NGC 4449’s close proximity and interactions with neighboring galaxies make it a prime target for Hubble to study how such encounters spark bursts of star formation.
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This new image of NGC 4449, building on Hubble’s 2007 release, combines data from multiple programs to reveal its star-formation history and map massive stars across nearby galaxies.
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The James Webb Space Telescope has captured NGC 4449 in stunning detail, revealing dusty gas tendrils illuminated by the radiant glow of young, thriving stars.
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