The Galaxy Evolution Explorer is an orbiting telescope launched by NASA to study the history of star formation across the cosmos. It measures ultraviolet emissions from distant galaxies to trace how they evolved over billions of years. The mission provided a comprehensive map of the sky in both near and far ultraviolet bands, helping astronomers identify young, hot stars.
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We need to cross-reference the new optical data with the GALEX ultraviolet catalog to confirm the star formation rate.
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- Galaxy Evolution Explorer