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Jam packed issues filled with the latest cutting-edge research, technology and theories delivered in an entertaining and visually stunning way, aiming to educate and inspire readers of all agesHubble Space Telescope image of the Triangulum Galaxy, also known as Messier 33, which is the third-largest galaxy in our Local Group of galaxies.
, and J. Dalcanton ; Processing: Gladys Kober )Messier 33 , also known as the Triangulum Galaxy, is the third-largest member of the Local Group of galaxies, after theis regarded as a"hotbed of starbirth," forming stars at a rate 10 times higher than the neighboring Andromeda galaxy, according toInstead, new stars are born from ample amounts of dust and gas within the galaxy.
"The apparent graininess of the image is actually swarms of countless stars," NASA officials said in the statement."M33 is one of less than 100 galaxies close enough for telescopes like Hubble to resolve individual stars, as evident here."Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!A billionaire wanted to save the Hubble Telescope — here's why NASA politely declined.
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