Stellar vs. Molecular Hydrogen in a Gas-Rich Galaxy (IMAGE)

International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research

Stellar vs. Molecular Hydrogen in a Gas-Rich Galaxy

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Comparison between the stellar (top) and molecular hydrogen (bottom) distribution in a very gas-rich galaxy (AGC191728) that is three billion years younger than the Milky Way.

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