# Space Stories - Starburst Galaxy: The Universe's Stellar Baby Boom

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Podcast: [The 365 Days of Astronomy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-365-days-of-astronomy-500745)
Published: 2026-07-16T11:00:00+00:00
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