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H-alpha continuum subtracted image of the
central region of M100, as obtained using the TAURUS instrument on the
WHT, with sub-arcsecond resolution. The H-alpha emission shows where massive
stars are presently1y forming, represented by white in this false colour
image. Note that the spiral arms visible in this image connect directly
to the spiral arms in the disc of the galaxy (courtesy of J. H. Knapen).
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