James Webb has captured an unimaginable image of the heart of the Orion Nebula, showcasing the celestial spectacle like never before.
. The image was originally captured using James Webb’s NIRCam instrument and then created using various filters and composites to create the image we now see. The result, of course, is something unreal.
The Orion Nebula is located just 1,350 light-years away from Earth. Because of its relative closeness to Earth, the star-bearing nebula has been a study point for astronomers for decades. Now, though, we’re finally getting a detailed look at the nebula’s heart. With James Webb, we’re able to peer deep into the Orion Nebula and see various filaments, as well as young stars forming within it.
A photo of the Orion Nebula as captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. Image source: NASA/JPL-Caltech STScI It’s an intriguing view and one that wouldn’t be possible without the powerful hardware behind James Webb. This isn’t the first time we’ve looked at the nebula’s heart. Previously, Hubble has given us glimpses into the celestial spectacle. However, they’ve never returned with the amount of detail showcased here or even inBeing able to peer so deeply into the universe and in such great detail will unlock new doors for learning and exploration.
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