Webb Catches A Cosmic Tarantula
In this mosaic image stretching 340 light-years across, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope’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.
NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Webb ERO Production Team
October 5, 2022
| Credit | NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Webb ERO Production Team |
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| Historical Date | October 5, 2022 |
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In this mosaic image stretching 340 light-years across, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope’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.
More information: https://www.nasa.gov/universe/a-cosmic-tarantula-caught-by-nasas-webb/
