On the left is the starburst galaxy M82 as observed by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope in 2006. The small box at the galaxy’s core corresponds to the area captured so far by the NIRCam (Near ...

Caption This mosaic image of the magnificent starburst galaxy, Messier 82 (M82) is the sharpest wide-angle view ever obtained of M82. It is a galaxy remarkable for its webs of shredded clouds and ...

Some galaxies have much higher rates of star formation, and are often referred to as starburst galaxies. These galaxies—which include the Cigar Galaxy M82 and NGC 253—form stars at rates 10 to ...