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Hubble image of irregular galaxy Holmberg II

Hubble image of irregular galaxy Holmberg II

Hubble Space Telescope

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured this image of dwarf irregular galaxy Holmberg II. The galaxy is dominated by huge bubbles of glowing gas, which are sites of ongoing star formation.

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