A Cosmic Tarantula, Caught by NASA’s Webb (IMAGE)

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

A Cosmic Tarantula, Caught by NASA’s Webb

Caption

In this mosaic image stretching 340 light-years across, Webb’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) displays the Tarantula Nebula star-forming region in a new light, including tens of thousands of never-before-seen young stars that were previously shrouded in cosmic dust. The most active region appears to sparkle with massive young stars, appearing pale blue.

Credit

Credits: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Webb ERO Production Team

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