NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has provided detailed observations of the starburst galaxy M82, which is 12 million light-years away.

The telescope's advanced Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) pierced through obscuring gas and dust to unveil intense star formation and galactic winds.

M82's star formation rate is exceptionally high, occurring at a pace 10 times faster than the Milky Way's, offering new insights that challenge current astrophysical theories.

James Webb has captured extraordinary images of M82, including supernova remnants and illuminated hydrogen gas, contributing significantly to the study of starburst galaxies.

Beyond M82, the telescope has imaged 19 spiral galaxies and a star-forming region in the Large Magellanic Cloud, broadening its astronomical impact.

The U.S. Postal Service is commemorating the telescope's achievements with the release of new stamps.

The discoveries related to M82 and beyond will be featured in The Astrophysical Journal, highlighting the telescope's role in advancing space science.

The James Webb Space Telescope is a collaborative international project led by NASA, along with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Canadian Space Agency.