James Webb Space Telescope spots record-breaking collection of stars in far-flung galaxy
"I never dreamed of Webb seeing them in such large numbers."
James Webb telescope spies record-breaking hoard of stars hiding in a warped 'dragon' galaxy
Photos from the James Webb Space Telescope have revealed more than 40 stars within the gravitationally lensed "Dragon Arc" galaxy, 6.5 billion light-years from Earth. It is the largest group of individually imaged stars ever seen at such a distance.
Record-Breaking View: Webb Uses Physics Trick to Spot 44 Distant Stars in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
The cutting-edge observatory is charged with seeing some of the earliest visible light, and the recent image achieves a new milestone in stellar astronomy.
8 mesmerising images of space shared by NASA James Webb Space Telescope
NGC 604, a vibrant star-forming region, contains over 200 of the hottest and most massive stars, primarily B-type and O-type, all in the early stages of their lifespans. Webb's image of NGC 1087 showcases a stunning face-on spiral galaxy with a densely packed structure radiating from its vibrant core.
James Webb Space Telescope Delivers Amazing Horsehead Nebula Imagery
The NASA/ESA James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning view of the Horse-head Nebula. It is the sharpest infrared imagery to date. The iconic nebula is about 1300 light-years away. Credit: ESA/Webb,
James Webb Telescope Uses Cosmic “Magnifying glass” to Detect Stars 6.5 Billion Light-Years Away
An international team of astronomers has detected over 40 individual stars in a galaxy located 6.5 billion light-years away. The discovery of more than 40 stars in a single galaxy is unprecedented, as prior observations typically revealed only one or two such stars per galaxy.
This May Be the Most Distant Well-Defined Spiral Galaxy Ever Seen by Humans
But the state-of-the-art space observatory has recently imaged two grand design spiral galaxies, and one appears to be the ...
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Webb Telescope Unveils Breathtaking Image of 100,000-year-old Protostar
Dr. Michelle Thaller showcased the James Webb Space Telescope’s breathtaking image of a 100,000-year-old protostar. Enveloped ...
Stunning James Webb Images Reveal the Birth of a Milky Way Twin
Stunning new photographs taken by Wellesley College astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have unveiled a newly ...
In 'groundbreaking' study, astronomers detect record number of stars in distant galaxy
Astronomers used NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to reveal 44 stars in a galaxy so far away, its light dates to when the ...
Swirling galaxy arms, a cosmic sombrero, and a dead supernova: Our favorite JWST images from 2024
NASA welcomed the new year by releasing a series of 19 gorgeous images of spiral galaxies. Combining data from the JWST’s ...
Hidden Stars Halfway Across the Universe: The Webb Telescope’s Stunning Discovery
Over 40 stars in a galaxy billions of light-years away were photographed, offering a glimpse into an era when the universe ...
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Webb mail: US Priority Mail stamps to again star deep space images in 2025
"The [images were] captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope." Both stamps feature images taken in 2023, in the first and year and a half since Webb — the world's most powerful telescope ...
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The ultimate guide to the James Webb Space Telescope
Images comparing measurements from James Webb mirrors. Right shows mirror alignment after the micrometeroid hit. Image source: NASA / ESA / CSA Thankfully, that hit hasn’t affected the James ...