Webb Telescope Unveils Dazzling Sombrero Galaxy Image

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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a detailed mid-infrared image of the Sombrero galaxy, revealing clumpy dust in its outer ring and multiple inner rings, which were not visible in previous images by the Hubble and Spitzer telescopes. This new view provides insights into the galaxy's structure and star-forming regions, despite its relatively low star formation rate and inactive supermassive black hole.
Topics:science#astronomy#infrared-imaging#james-webb-space-telescope#nasa#science-and-technology#sombrero-galaxy
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