NASA's GALEX discovers dozens of nearby newborn galaxies

NASA's Galaxy Explorer (GALEX) telescope has discovered several dozen "newborn" galaxies that provide an unprecedented close-up look at galaxy formation, NASA announced Dec. 21. Launched on April 28, 2003, GALEX is mapping the entire sky in the ultraviolet for the first time with its 19.7-inch (50...

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