Galaxies

Wide-field image of irregular galaxy Holmberg II (ground-based image)

September 29, 2011 · ESA/Hubble · Ursa Major

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This image from a ground-based telescope shows a wide view around galaxy Holmberg II. Holmberg II is dominated by huge glowing bubbles of gas which are sites of ongoing star formation.

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