The James Webb Space Telescope revealed a stunning view of the galaxy I Zwicky 18, a typical example of early universe dwarf irregular galaxies.
Located approximately 59 million light-years away, I Zw 18 features two major starburst regions at its center where hot, young stars are formed.
Surrounding the central starburst region are delicate brown filaments, which are gas bubbles heated by stellar winds and intense ultraviolet radiation from the newly formed stars.
This discovery highlights the importance of Webb in studying early universe galaxies, showcasing the star formation processes that shaped our cosmos.
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