The absolutely stunning photo you see above isn't an explosion from the most recent Star Wars flick, though it could probably pass for one. That huge mess of color, light, and dust is actually a galaxy. But it's not just any galaxy, it's a megamaser, and NASA's aging Hubble Space Telescope recently captured it in all its glory. The galaxy is called IRAS 16399-0937, and while that name might leave something to be desired, the galaxy's excitable personality more than makes up for it. Unlike many g...
The absolutely stunning photo you see above isn't an explosion from the most recent Star Wars flick, though it could probably pass for one. That huge mess of color, light, and dust is actually a galaxy. But it's not just any galaxy, it's a megamaser, and NASA's aging Hubble Space Telescope recently captured it in all its glory. The galaxy is called IRAS 16399-0937, and while that name might leave something to be desired, the galaxy's excitable personality more than makes up for it. Unlike many g...
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