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"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.

via WION|

#astronomy #infrared-imaging #james-webb-space-telescope

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"James Webb's Stunning View of the Whirlpool Galaxy Captured in Space Photo of the Week"

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning new infrared image of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51), showcasing star clusters forming within the galaxy for the first time. The image reveals a bright, pale blue core surrounded by concentric circles of deep orange filaments of dust and yellow spirals of ionized gas. This unique view is made possible by the JWST's infrared capabilities. The Whirlpool Galaxy, located 27 million light-years away, is a spiral galaxy similar to our own Milky Way and has been extensively studied due to its striking appearance and interaction with the nearby dwarf galaxy NGC 5195.

via Livescience.com|

#astronomy #infrared-imaging #james-webb-space-telescope

space2 years ago•3 min saved

"Stunning Image of Whirlpool Galaxy Captured by NASA's James Webb Telescope"

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a brilliant new infrared image of the Whirlpool Galaxy, also known as M51 or NGC 5194. The image reveals warm dust concentrated along the galaxy's spiral arms, bright areas where stars are forming, regions of ionized gas created by recently formed star clusters, and cavernous black "bubbles" through which stars behind the galaxy can be seen. The telescope is observing the galaxy as part of a series of observations called FEAST, which aims to shed light on the interplay between stellar feedback and star formation in environments outside of our own galaxy.

via WION|

#infrared-image #james-webb-space-telescope #space

astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

"ESA's Webb Telescope Captures Mesmerizing Cosmic Whirlpool"

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the grand-design spiral galaxy M51, also known as the Whirlpool Galaxy. The image showcases the galaxy's well-developed spiral arms, as well as the warm dust permeating its medium. The observation is part of a series of observations called FEAST, which aims to study stellar nurseries and understand the interplay between star formation and stellar feedback in galaxies beyond our own Milky Way. Webb's observations will provide insights into the early stages of star formation, energy reprocessing of gas and dust, and the regulation of the star formation cycle within galaxies.

via European Space Agency|

#astronomy #m51 #spiral-galaxy

astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

"Unveiling Cosmic Nurseries and Tombs in Distant Galaxies"

Observations using ALMA have identified the sites of star formation and a possible site of star death in a galaxy located 13.2 billion light-years away. The high-resolution observations of MACS0416_Y1 revealed the intricate relationship between dust and oxygen emissions within the nebulae, suggesting the ionization of surrounding gas by newly formed stars. Additionally, a massive cavity, potentially a superbubble created by successive supernova explosions, was discovered in the dust-dominated regions. These findings provide insights into the birth and death of stars within nebulae and may be further explored with future high-resolution observations using instruments like the James Webb Space Telescope.

via Phys.org|

#alma #astronomy #macs0416y1