The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has delivered a series of detailed infrared images and observations of various deep space objects, enhancing understanding of cosmic phenomena. Notable captures include the barred spiral galaxy NGC 2283, located 45 million light-years away, showcasing star clusters, gas clouds, and recent supernova activity. JWST also provided striking views of the Tarantula Nebula and the M51 galaxy. The telescope's infrared imaging of the Andromeda Galaxy and the Lynx arc super-cluster revealed star formation regions with stars twice as hot as those in the Milky Way and brightness levels a million times greater than the Orion Nebula. In addition, JWST, in collaboration with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) and Hubble Space Telescope, unveiled the complex heart of the Butterfly Nebula (NGC 6302), located 3,400 light-years away in the constellation Scorpius. This unprecedented view penetrates dust clouds to reveal jets, gas, dust, and one of the hottest stars known. Furthermore, a 3D visualization of the Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33) in Orion was produced using new infrared Hubble observations. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of star formation and the structure of nebulae and galaxies.
A fascinating infrared view of the barred spiral galaxy NGC 2283, located 45 million light-years away highlighting star clusters, gas clouds, and recent supernova activity (Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, A. Leroy) https://t.co/rbOaZr3HQn
Mesmerizing new JWST image unveils the Butterfly Nebula’s central region, infrared and radio data reveal jets, gas, and dust. https://t.co/xfHwm6GX9D
Webb investigates complex heart of a cosmic butterfly Webb joined forces with ALMA to bring you this unprecedented view into the heart of the nebula – seen here alongside optical & near-infrared images from Hubble. https://t.co/u4t7Xht9gN