JWST’s near-infrared view of Lynds 483 showcases glowing lobes formed by a pair of forming stars. Located 650 light-years away in the Serpens constellation, the image reveals complex, asymmetrical structures and deepens our understanding of early stellar development.
The James Webb Space Telescope captured Herbig-Haro 49/50, a jet of gas from a forming star, using its NIRCam and MIRI instruments. The image reveals detailed reddish-orange patterns, offering new insights into star formation and how young stars shape their surroundings. | Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI
Messier 106 (NGC 4258) is a striking spiral galaxy with a highly active black hole at its center. Unlike the Milky Way, this black hole constantly feeds on nearby gas. JWST reveals the galaxy’s dynamic structure and core in remarkable clarity.
Located in the Small Magellanic Cloud, about 200,000 light-years away, NGC 602 is a young star cluster captured in stunning detail by Webb’s NIRCam and MIRI. The image helps researchers study star formation in distant galactic environments. | Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, P. Zeidler, E. Sabbi, A. Nota, M. Zamani (ESA/Webb)
Webb’s instruments have unveiled intricate details of the Crab Nebula, the remnant of a supernova explosion. This image helps astronomers analyze its structure and refine theories about the nebula’s origin and evolution.
Webb’s NIRCam image of NGC 604 reveals a massive star-forming region where powerful stellar winds shape glowing gas. The bright orange streaks highlight carbon-rich PAHs, vital building blocks for planets and life.
This delicate, wispy cloud located 630 light-years away glows in infrared light, illuminated by the young star Ced 110 IRS 4. Webb’s image reveals the cloud’s complex makeup, offering a window into the earliest stages of star and planet formation.