Rare 'Star-Making Machine' Found in Distant Universe

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The green and red splotch in this image is the most active star-making galaxy in the very distant universe. Credit: NASA
The green and red splotch in this image is the most active star-making galaxy in the very distant universe. Credit: NASA
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Astronomers have uncovered an extreme stellar machine -- a galaxy in the very remote universe pumping out stars at a surprising rate of up to 4,000 per year. In comparison, our own Milky Way galaxy turns out an average of just 10 stars per year.


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