"NASA's Webb Captures Stunning High-Definition Image of Exploded Star"

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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a high-definition image of the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A (Cas A), revealing intricate details of the expanding shell of material from the exploded star. The near-infrared image unveils clumps of gas in bright orange and light pink, representing the inner shell of the remnant. The image also shows a hidden green feature called the "Green Monster" and a large, striated blob known as "Baby Cas A." This new era of study using Webb's instruments is providing transformational insight into the explosion and shedding light on the mysteries of the universe.
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