Webb Telescope observes star formation and dust in Black Eye Galaxy

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Published: 2026-09-16
Category: science
Source: NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day
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NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day showcases a composite image of Messier 64, the Black Eye Galaxy, integrating data from Hubble and Webb's MIRI. Webb's observations highlight dust absorbing and re-emitting light from newborn stars, providing new insights into the galaxy's structure, motion, and merger history, especially in areas of increased star formation.

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