For the first time, NASA releases all colour images captured by James Webb space telescope

Jul 14, 2022, 04:00 PM IST

NASA's has released full array of images of distant univserse and rising stars taken from the James Webb space telescope. 

 

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is an outcome of partnership between ESA (European Space Agency) and CSA (Canadian Space Agency).

1/5

Stephan’s Quintet is a visual grouping of five galaxies. This enormous mosaic is Webb’s largest image to date, covering about one-fifth of the Moon’s diameter. (Pic: NASA)

2/5

This image speckled with glittering stars is actually the edge of a nearby, young, star-forming region called NGC 3324 in the Carina Nebula and it reveals for the first time, previously invisible areas of star birth. (Pic: NASA)

3/5

The latest image of this planetary nebula, cataloged as NGC 3132, and known informally as the Southern Ring Nebula has been sending out rings of gas and dust for thousands of years in all directions. 

4/5

This image which was released first in this series of photos produces the deepest and sharpest infrared image of the distant universe to date. (Pic: NASA)

5/5

The telescope also captures the distinct signature of water, along with evidence for clouds and haze, in the atmosphere surrounding a hot, puffy gas giant planet orbiting a distant Sun-like star. (Pic: NASA)

 

By accepting cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.

x