Pic of the Day: Massive Cluster Galaxy Forms Stars in Record Time

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A recently discovered, collosal cluster of faraway galaxies, named the Phoenix cluster galaxy, is shattering a cosmic record. The extraordinary cluster at its heart gives birth to more than 700 starts per year. According to researchers, this is hundreds of times as fast as our Milky Way forms stars. The image is an artist’s impression of the Phoenix cluster galaxy.

Source: Space, Nasa

Photo credit: Chandra Xray Observation

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