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James Webb Space Telescope Captures Stunning Image of Arp 220
In a new image released on April 17, 2023, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of Arp 220, two spiral galaxies in the process of merging. Arp 220 shines like a beacon in the night sky and is the nearest ultra-luminous infrared galaxy (ULIRG) to Earth. It is located 250 million light-years away in the constellation of Serpens.
On April 07, 2023 - Webb Telescope reveals Mesmerizing Image of Cassiopeia A Supernova Remnant. Read full article here
Behold the mesmerizing and complex Cassiopeia A supernova remnant, captured in a stunning Webb telescope mid-infrared image, revealing intricate details of its fiery demise and cosmic dust mysteries! Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, D. Milisavljevic (Purdue University), T. Temim (Princeton University), I. De Looze (UGent), J. DePasquale (STScI)
Exciting news, James Webb Telescope publishes its first finding of Trappist 1 system.
In a new release published on March 27, 2023, James Webb Telescope measures temperature of rocky exoplanet TRAPPIST-1b. Full article here
What Are Wolf-Rayet Stars?
Wolf-Rayet stars are among the most fascinating objects in the universe, characterized by their intense luminosity, high temperatures, and strong stellar winds. These massive stars are in the later stages of their lives and are known for their complex and varied spectra, which provide astronomers with a wealth of information about their physical properties and evolution. In this article, we will explore the remarkable WR 124 star photographed by the James Webb Space Telescope. WR 124 is located 15000 light years away in the constellation Sagittarius. Read more here
