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Spectacular spiral galaxy revealed by James Webb Space Telescope | Space photo of the day for March 4, 2026

Space·Daisy Dobrijevic·6 months ago
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Spiral galaxy NGC 5134 captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. (Image credit: ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, A. Leroy) The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured a truly spectacular view of the spiral galaxy NGC 5134, revealing glowing dust clouds, newborn stars and the ongoing cycle of stellar life and death. Located about 65 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo, the galaxy may seem distant, but in cosmic terms, it's relatively close. This proximity allows the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to resolve remarkable details in the tightly wound spiral arms of the galaxy. What is it? NGC 5134 is a spiral galaxy , a type of galaxy characterized by a bright central core surrounded by sweeping arms filled with stars, gas and dust. These arms act as cosmic nurseries where new stars are constantly forming. This dramatic image combines observations from two of the JWST's powerful instruments: the mid-infrared instrument (MIRI) and the near-infrared instrument (NIRCam).…

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