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"Captivating Spiral Spectacle: James Webb Telescope's Breathtaking Snapshot"
astronomy2 years ago

"Captivating Spiral Spectacle: James Webb Telescope's Breathtaking Snapshot"

The James Webb Space Telescope captured a stunning image of the spiral galaxy M83 using its Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI). The image reveals areas with lots of stars, new star formation, and special carbon-based molecules. Scientists are studying M83 as part of the FEAST program to understand how stars are born and how they impact their surroundings through stellar feedback. By studying this relationship, scientists hope to improve their models and gain a better understanding of star formation.