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astronomy2 years ago

Stellar Glimpse: Exploring a Youthful Star Cluster in Proximity

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a new infrared image of NGC 346, a bright star cluster in the Small Magellanic Cloud. The image reveals blue silicates and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, with bright patches indicating areas with numerous protostars. The cluster contains young stars, some as young as 2 million years old, still embedded in their dusty cocoons.

space2 years ago

"NASA's Webb Telescope Reveals Breathtakingly Weird Image of Saturn's Rings"

The James Webb Space Telescope, known for its ability to view galaxies billions of miles away, has captured a new image of Saturn using infrared radiation. The image reveals vivid rings reflecting lots of infrared light, a dark gaseous planet due to methane in its atmosphere, and three of Saturn's moons. The infrared view is also intended to detect more moons around Saturn, providing a more complete understanding of the planet's system. The Webb telescope's powerful abilities, including its giant mirror and infrared view, allow it to explore the deepest cosmos and study distant exoplanets, revolutionizing our understanding of the universe.