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NASA reveals ‘beacon of light’ 45 million lightâyears away
- NASA's James Webb Telescope team called a cosmic object 'a beacon of light in swirls of dust,' encouraging people not to let anyone dull their shine.
- The image shows the heart of galaxy Messier 77 nearly outshining the entire galaxy in mid-infrared light captured by Webb.
- Messier 77 is a barred spiral galaxy located 45 million light-years away in the constellation Cetus, also known as the Whale.
- The new image from Webb's Mid-Infrared Instrument reveals M77's swirling spiral arms, dust disk, and bright core in unprecedented detail.
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NASA reveals ‘beacon of light’ 45 million lightâyears away
It is located 45 million light-years away in the constellation Cetus, known as the Whale.
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NASA reveals ‘beacon of light’ 45 million light‑years away
Artist's impression of the James Webb Telescope. (NASA via SWNS) By Dean Murray Space scientists have unveiled an inspiring new picture of a spiral galaxy. The team from NASA's James Webb Telescope has used the occasion to make an empowering statement. Dubbing the cosmic wonder "a beacon of light in swirls of dust," they posted on Thursday, May 7: "Don't let anyone dull your shine. The heart of galaxy M77 nearly outshines the galaxy itself in th…
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