Astronomers note that M82's extreme starburst phase won't last forever. It is expected to continue for only a few hundred million years-a brief moment in cosmic time.
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured stunning new views of Messier 82, a starburst galaxy nicknamed the "Cigar Galaxy" due to its long, narrow shape when viewed edge-on. According to NA… [+2967 chars]