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The topsy-turvy galaxy

ESO's VLT has taken an image of the starburst galaxy NGC 1313, whose captivating appearance belies its inner turmoil. The dense clustering of bright stars and gas in its arms, a sign of an ongoing boom of star births, shows a mere glimpse of the rough times it has seen. Probing ever deeper into the heart of the galaxy, astronomers have revealed many enigmas that continue to defy our understanding.

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