Aug 22, 05:30 AM

Hubble and JWST Capture Infrared Horsehead Nebula, NGC 1482 at 87M Light-Years, Veil Nebula Structures, Sombrero Galaxy, and New 'Punctum' Object

Recent astronomical observations and imaging have provided new detailed views of various celestial objects. The Hubble Space Telescope captured the most detailed infrared image of the Horsehead Nebula in Orion, revealing delicate gas folds within the towering cloud approximately five light-years tall. Data released from the James Webb Space Telescope's Mid-Infrared Instrument (JWST/MIRI) showcased the lenticular galaxy NGC 1482, located 87 million light-years away, highlighting its structure and beauty. Additionally, JWST/MIRI provided a detailed image of a galactic center, processed by Melina Thévenot, and an impressive photo of the Sombrero Galaxy. The Hubble also imaged the central region of galaxy NGC 3887. Astrophotographer Daisy Dobrijevic captured gas structures in the Veil Nebula, a supernova remnant about 2,400 light-years from Earth, which resemble the fictional xenomorph from the movie Alien. Furthermore, observations of the Heart Nebula revealed it is composed of ionized hydrogen gas energized by nearby hot stars. Astronomers continue to investigate a massive young stellar object and have identified an unusual spatial object termed the "punctum," which does not resemble any known celestial body.