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Webb Reveals Dusty Drama in the Black Eye Galaxy (M64)

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Source: NASA Science (.gov)
Webb Reveals Dusty Drama in the Black Eye Galaxy (M64)
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Webb’s infrared view of Messier 64 highlights dust-enshrouded star formation and reveals counter-rotating gas likely caused by a past merger, illustrating that spirals like the Milky Way have experienced mergers and showing how Webb complements Hubble to illuminate the dusty structure and evolution of M64.

Topics:sciencespace#astronomy#black-eye-galaxy#messier-64#space#webb-telescope
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