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Press Release

Release No.: 2007-12For Release: Thursday, May 03, 2007
GALEX Completes Four Star-Studded Years in Space
spiral galaxy M81
The spiral galaxy M81 shines brilliantly in this ultraviolet photograph from NASA's GALEX satellite. Young stars glow blue in the galaxy's spiral arms, while older, mature stars give the galaxy's center its yellow tint.
Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/J. Huchra (CfA)
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