"Webb Space Telescope Captures Mysterious Cosmic 'Question Mark' in Deep Space"

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"Webb Space Telescope Captures Mysterious Cosmic 'Question Mark' in Deep Space"
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The James Webb Space Telescope captured an image of a mysterious question mark shape in deep space, which has gone viral on social media. However, experts explain that this phenomenon is a result of pareidolia, where the human brain perceives recognizable shapes in random patterns. The shape is likely formed by merging galaxies, a common occurrence in the universe, which can create tidal tails that appear curved. The image, showing the star forming cloud Herbig-Haro 46/47, provides valuable insights for scientists studying these processes.

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