"James Webb Space Telescope Uncovers Unprecedented Detail of Famous Supernova's Expanding Remains"

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured a stunning image of the expanding remains of a supernova that exploded 36 years ago. The image, taken by the observatory's Near Infrared Camera (NIRCam), reveals intricate details of the supernova remnant, including a central structure resembling a keyhole. The image shows clumpy gas and dust ejected by the explosion, with a dense dust cloud shaping a dark "hole" in the keyhole. The observation of SN 1987A, located 168,000 light-years away, provides valuable insights into the development of supernovae and their remnants. The Webb telescope will continue to study the supernova over time, collaborating with other observatories to unravel the mysteries surrounding this legendary event.