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Webb Resolves 16.5 Million Stars in Starburst Galaxy M82

Webb Resolves 16.5 Million Stars in Starburst Galaxy M82

The James Webb Space Telescope mapped roughly 16.5 million stars in Messier 82, providing an unprecedented view of an intense star-forming galaxy. The observations offer astronomers new insights into stellar populations and galactic evolution.

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Webb Maps Millions of Stars in Messier 82