Stunning images taken by James Webb

Aug 04, 2023, 04:45 IST

Srishti Sisodia

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Aug 04, 2023, 04:45 IST

Srishti Sisodia

The Pillars of Creation

It was observed by Hubble Space Telescope in 1995, and Webb captured it in stunning detail. It is located about 6,500 light-years from Earth in the Eagle Nebula. 

James Webb's deep field 

This is the deepest image of the universe ever taken. In this image, we can see the light of stars more than 13 billion light-years away. 

The 'Phantom Galaxy'

The 'Phantom Galaxy' is about 32 million light-years from Earth. 

'Mountains' of Carina Nebula

Carina Nebula is located about 7,600 light-years from Earth. This is one of the most active star-forming regions ever found. 

Stephan's Quintet

Stephan's Quintet is a group of five tightly-bound galaxies. It is 290 million light-years away in the Pegasus constellation. 

Southern Ring nebula 

This is a gargantuan cloud of gas and dust expelled by a dying star. This is around 2,500 light-years away.

Cartwheel Galaxy

This is a spectacular spiral galaxy covered in hot dust. It is located about 500 light-years from Earth. 

Rings of Neptune 

This image shows Neptune with five rings made of icy dust. 

Eerie image of Saturn

In this black-and-white image, Saturn's rings are seen glowing. 

Uranus and its rings 

This close-up of Uranus shows 11 of Uranus' 13 known rings. 

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