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science-and-astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

"Hidden Gems: Hubble Telescope Uncovers Camouflaged Hot Stars in Spiral Galaxy"

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a new photo of the galaxy NGC 5068, revealing bright pinkish-red patches of young star clusters camouflaging the spiral arms of the galaxy. These patches represent thousands of hot, young star clusters that emit ultraviolet light and are typically found where new stars form. The galaxy also features a prominent central bar-shaped structure densely packed with mature stars. NGC 5068 is believed to house at least 110 Wolf-Rayet stars, which are old, massive stars that lose mass at a high rate. The James Webb Space Telescope has also recently photographed NGC 5068 as part of a science campaign to study star formation in nearby galaxies.

via Space.com|

#hubble-space-telescope #ngc-5068 #science-and-astronomy

astronomy2 years ago•4 min saved

Galaxy Captured: Hubble vs JWST

A comparison of images of the galaxy NGC 5068 taken by both the Hubble Space Telescope and the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) highlights the complementary strengths of the two instruments. The Hubble's multi-wavelength observing capability allows it to capture the galaxy's dimness and star formation regions in visible, ultraviolet, and near-infrared light. In contrast, the JWST's powerful infrared imaging capabilities penetrate the gas and dust veils, revealing individual stars and providing more detailed images. Together, the Hubble and JWST advance astronomy by working in tandem and contributing to the study of star formation.

via Universe Today|

#astronomy #hubble-space-telescope #infrared-imaging

astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

"Webb Telescope uncovers distant galaxy's star-forming secrets"

Astronomers have discovered a barred spiral galaxy, NGC 5068, located 17 million light-years away using the James Webb Space Telescope. The discovery could lead to a better understanding of barred spiral galaxies like our own. The telescope has collected images of 19 galaxies to add to our understanding of star-birthing galaxies. The observations are particularly valuable as star formation underpins many fields in astronomy, and Webb's observations build on other studies using telescopes including the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope and ground-based observatories.

via indy100|

#astronomical-observations #astronomy #barred-spiral-galaxy

astronomy2 years ago•8 min saved

Webb Telescope Reveals Secrets of Early Universe's Star Formation

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revealed secrets of the early universe and uncovered hundreds of gas bubbles where young, hot stars are forming and growing within the bars of a barred spiral galaxy. The JWST advanced deep extragalactic survey (JADES) utilized Webb’s deep-field surveying abilities to create a deep field that shows over 45,000 galaxies and uncovers some of the secrets of the early universe. JADES is one of the largest programs to have been awarded time during Webb’s first year of science, with 32 days of that first year being devoted to collecting data for JADES and creating incredible deep fields.

via NASASpaceflight.com|

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astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

James Webb Telescope uncovers stunning views of distant galaxies.

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured an image of the barred spiral galaxy NGC 5068, located 17 million light-years away, as part of its mission to study star formation in nearby galaxies. The image shows tendrils of gas and stars stretching throughout the galaxy, with a bright central bar visible in the upper left-hand corner. The bar may indicate that the galaxy is older and more evolved than unbarred spiral galaxies, and may be responsible for intense bursts of star formation. The JWST is designed to see the universe in infrared, making it ideal for studying opaque star-forming regions.

via Space.com|

#astronomy #barred-spiral-galaxy #infrared-light

space2 years ago•2 min saved

James Webb Telescope Reveals Stunning Images of Distant Galaxies and Star Formation

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured new images of NGC 5068, a spiral galaxy located 17 million light-years away in the Virgo constellation. The images show the galaxy's delicate dust tracery, bright star clusters, and glowing bubbles of red gas. The telescope's unique instruments allow astronomers to see through the dust and gas surrounding newborn stars, capturing the processes of star formation as they happen. These images are part of a mission to create an astronomical treasure trove of observations of star formation in nearby galaxies.

via CBS News|

#astronomical-observations #galaxy #james-webb-space-telescope

science2 years ago•2 min saved

Webb Telescope Captures Stunning Images of Distant Galaxies.

New images from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal the center of NGC 5068, a spiral galaxy located 17 million light-years away in the Virgo constellation. The images show a delicate tracery of dust and bright star clusters, including a glowing white bar marking the core of the galaxy. The telescope's unique instruments allow astronomers to see through the clouds of dust and capture the processes of star formation as they happen, creating an astronomical treasure trove of observations of star formation in nearby galaxies.

via Yahoo! Voices|

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astronomy2 years ago•4 min saved

Webb Telescope Reveals Stunning Images of Star Formation in Distant Galaxies

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a detailed image of the barred spiral galaxy NGC 5068, providing significant insights into star formation processes and galactic evolution. Webb's ability to see through gas and dust allowed astronomers to capture the processes of star formation as they happened. The telescope's observations build on other studies using telescopes including the Hubble Space Telescope and ground-based observatories, giving astronomers an unprecedented opportunity to piece together the minutiae of star formation. The Webb project is an international endeavor spearheaded by NASA, conducted in close partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Canadian Space Agency.

via SciTechDaily|

#astronomy #galactic-evolution #infrared-imaging

astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

"James Webb Telescope Captures Stunning View of Distant Galaxy"

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a new image of the galaxy NGC 5068, located 17 million light-years away, revealing thousands of stars concentrated in the galaxy's heart. The telescope is observing many galaxies to help scientists better understand star formation, especially in the turbulent environments of galactic cores. The James Webb Space Telescope sees objects in infrared wavelengths, which allows it to peer past obstructive light that would otherwise block our ability to see into the hearts of galaxies.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#astronomy #galaxy #infrared-wavelengths

science2 years ago•3 min saved

Webb Telescope Captures Stunning Images of Galaxies and Bars

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a highly-detailed view of the spiral galaxy NGC 5068, located 17 million light-years away. The telescope's ability to view infrared light has allowed it to pierce through thick clouds of cosmic dust and gas, providing unprecedented views into galactic hearts and enabling scientists to better understand how stars form and evolve in galaxies. The image shows the galaxy's core, composed of densely-packed stars, and a curving, spiral arm. The telescope's giant mirror and infrared view capabilities also allow it to peer into the deepest cosmos and reveal insights about the early universe, as well as study exoplanets in our galaxy and solar system.

via Mashable|

#infrared-light #james-webb-space-telescope #ngc-5068