The breathtaking Hubble image of the NGC 2841 galaxy


  Captivating View of NGC 2841
The breathtaking Hubble image of the NGC 2841 galaxy highlights the crucial process of star formation, which is fundamental to the evolution of galaxies and the birth of planetary systems.
Despite its importance, astronomers still have unanswered questions. They are trying to understand how the characteristics of star-forming regions change based on the composition and density of the surrounding gas. They are also investigating what initiates star formation, especially in galaxies known as flocculent spirals, like NGC 2841. These galaxies are unique because they possess short, fragmented spiral arms instead of the long, distinct limbs seen in typical spirals.
Source Credit: NASA, ESA, the Hubble Heritage (STScI/AURA)-ESA/Hubble Collaboration, and the acknowledged contributors: M. Crockett and S. Kaviraj (Oxford University, UK), R. O'Connell (University of Virginia), B. Whitmore (STScI) and the WFC3 Scientific Oversight Committee.

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