Telescópio flagra berçário estelar em galáxia anã

O Telescópio Espacial Hubble descobriu uma espécie de "berçário estelar" em uma galáxia anã elíptica IC 3430, localizada na constelação de Virgem.

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A pesquisa, liderada por uma equipe internacional de astrônomos, encontrou na galáxia um raro núcleo de estrelas azuis quentes.

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As galáxias anãs elípticas são conhecidas por serem responsáveis pela formação de novas estrela. Conforme os cientistas, ocorre a chamada "pressão de aríete", que comprime o gás residual e desencadeia o nascimento de novas estrelas.

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Através do telescópio foi possível observar a presença de estrelas jovens e massivas. O caso é considerado extremamente raro.

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O estudo servirá para pesquisas futuras sobre a evolução das galáxias, especialmente das anãs elípticas.

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