James Webb Telescope Captures Never-Before-Seen Glimpse of 'Centaur' Galaxy's Battle Wounds — Space Photo of the Week
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New infrared images of Centaurus A reveal millions of stars, hot dust and a twisted structure
James Webb telescope captures never-before-seen glimpse of 'Centaur' galaxy's battle wounds — Space photo of the week
Quick factsWhat it is: Centaurus A galaxy (NGC 5128)Where it is: 11 million light-years away, in the constellation CentaurusWhen it was shared: July 6, 2026This image from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) offers a rare look at the hidden workings of Centaurus A, one of the most unusual and active galaxies relatively near Earth. JWST detected wavelengths of light humans cannot see, revealing a galaxy shaped by violence and chaos.Centaurus A …
The James Webb Space Telescope celebrates its fourth anniversary with breathtaking images of Centaurus A. The infrared eyes reveal a hidden world of dust, stars, and an active supermassive black hole. The James Webb Space Telescope has a special anniversary: four years of scientific yields that have already exceeded all expectations. To celebrate this, NASA has released new images of […] More science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl.
On the occasion of its fourth scientific anniversary, the James Webb telescope offers a spectacular view of Centaurus A, transforming this familiar galaxy into a cosmic landscape of unprecedented complexity.
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