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Photos released by NASA show once-invisible spiral galaxies and a first look at star formation
Photos released by NASA show once-invisible spiral galaxies and a first look at star formation
Kenneth NiemeyerFeb 19, 2023, 02:40 IST
The Webb telescope’s images of NGC 1433, NGC 7496 & NGC 1365 reveal the galaxies' networks of gas and dust in extraordinary detail. This data is part of an ongoing Webb survey of 19 spiral galaxies.NASA
The James Webb Space Telescope used infrared light to capture images of space, according to NASA.
NASA released three new galaxy photos taken by the telescope on Thursday.
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Researchers at NASA used infrared wavelengths to take three photos of galaxies, "getting their first look at star formation, gas, and dust in nearby galaxies with unprecedented resolution."
The Webb telescope’s images of NGC 1433, NGC 7496 & NGC 1365 reveal the galaxies' networks of gas and dust in extraordinary detail. This data is part of an ongoing Webb survey of 19 spiral galaxies.NASA
The Webb telescope team is studying 19 different spiral galaxies. The clarity of the telescope is letting scientists see "how the energy from the formation of young stars affects the gas around them."
Webb’s high-resolution infrared data fills in missing puzzle pieces, complementing the science from telescopes in other wavelengths. By aligning all of these data sets, the team will be able to accelerate new discoveries.NASA
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The Webb telescope allows astronomers to view high-resolution images of the early parts of a star's life cycle that have never been available before.
Close-up of a wispy spiral galaxy on a black background.NASA