Starburst Galaxy IC 10 . ... Credit Copyright: Mike Siniscalchi Explanation: Lurking behind dust and stars near the plane of our Milky Way Galaxy, IC 10 is a mere 2.3 million light-years distant. Its light dimmed by the intervening dust, the irregular dwarf galaxy still shows off vigorous star-forming regions that shine with a telltale reddish glow in this colorful skyscape . In fact, also a member of the Local Group of galaxies, IC 10 is the closest known starburst galaxy . ...