NGC 4449 stands out even for a starburst galaxy. Its star formation is widely distributed throughout its body rather than concentrated in a central region, as seen in most starburst galaxies. This ...

September 3, 2018 at 7:00 am - More than 2 years ago New images of gas churning inside an ancient starburst galaxy help explain why this galactic firecracker underwent such frenzied star formation.

This view of the starburst galaxy NGC 253 by the ALMA array in Chile shows an envelope of carbon monoxide gas (red), which surrounds regions of active star formation (yellow).

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the Gemini North telescope team has released a stunning image of starburst galaxy NGC 4449, which is ablaze with intense star birth as it devours smaller galaxies.