Recent images by astronomers at the European Southern Observatory and Max Planck Institute in Germany capture baby stars in stunning composites of our nearby galaxies.
Galaxy NGC 4303. The warm, golden spots signify the birthplaces of new stars.
Galaxy NGC 4254. Cooler colors, like blue and purple, mark the location of older stars.
Here’s a demonstration of how researchers layered images of NGC 4303 to create a single composite.
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