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astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

"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

astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

"Stunning Snapshot: James Webb Telescope Captures Distant Spiral Galaxy"

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured a stunning high-resolution image of the Whirlpool Galaxy, also known as Messier 51a, located 27 million light years away in the Canes Venatici constellation. The image reveals a red whirlpool galaxy with protruding spirals and a bright bluish-white core. Taken using the JWST's near-infrared camera and mid-infrared instrument, the composite image provides unprecedented detail and offers insights into the galaxy's formation and structure. The JWST's advanced camera systems enable scientists to study infrared light and unlock the secrets of the universe. This image demonstrates the telescope's capabilities and confirms its functionality.

via Yahoo Life|

#astronomy #astrophotography #deep-space

space2 years ago•3 min saved

"Stunning Snapshot: James Webb Telescope Captures Distant Spiral Galaxy"

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured another stunning image of deep space, revealing a detailed view of the Whirlpool Galaxy located 27 million light years away. The high-resolution photo shows a red whirlpool galaxy with protruding spirals and a bright bluish-white core. The image was taken using advanced camera systems that capture infrared light, providing scientists with valuable data to study the universe. This latest image demonstrates the capabilities of the JWST and its ability to unlock the secrets of deep space.

via Digital Camera World|

#astrophotography #deep-space #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•4 min saved

"Jaw-Dropping Webb Images Reveal Whirlpool Galaxy's Beauty"

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured stunning new infrared images of the Whirlpool galaxy, a grand-design spiral galaxy located 27 million light-years from Earth. The images reveal intricate details of the galaxy's spiral arms, warm dust regions, ionized gas, and bright knots of material. The composite image, a combination of near-infrared and mid-infrared images, showcases the beauty of the Whirlpool galaxy. These images are part of the Feedback in Emerging extrAgalactic Star clusTers (FEAST) project, which studies star formation and stellar feedback in galaxies outside of the Milky Way. The observations provide insights into the formation of new stars, the pollution of metallic elements, and the creation of new planets.

via EarthSky|

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

science-and-astronomy2 years ago•4 min saved

"James Webb Telescope's Mesmerizing View of the Whirlpool Galaxy"

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the Whirlpool galaxy, also known as M51 or NGC 5194, located 27 million light-years away from Earth. The image reveals the intricate spiral arms of the galaxy, which are believed to be influenced by its nearby dwarf galaxy companion, NGC 5195. The telescope used its infrared instruments to capture the image, showcasing warm filamentary dust and ionized gas in vibrant colors. The composite image combines data from the Near-Infrared Camera and the Mid-Infrared Instrument, providing a detailed view of the galactic structure. This observation is part of a series aimed at studying the interplay between stellar feedback and star formation in extragalactic environments.

via Space.com|

#infrared-imaging #james-webb-space-telescope #m51

skywatching2 years ago•3 min saved

Stargazers Rejoice: Whirlpool Galaxy Visible Tonight!

The Whirlpool Galaxy, also known as Messier 51, will be at its highest point in the sky at around midnight local time on Friday, offering skywatchers an opportunity to spot the breathtaking cosmic object. The galaxy, shaped somewhat like a spiral staircase, will be visible for most of the night from New York City and should be observable with a pair of skywatching binoculars or a small telescope in good viewing conditions with dark skies and clear weather. The spiral arms of M51 may be especially pronounced because of a close encounter with a compact nearby galaxy, NGC 5195, which is also triggering star formation.

via Space.com|

#messier-51 #skywatching #star-formation