JWST Reveals New Details of Black Eye Galaxy's Dust Structure

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Published: 2026-09-16
Category: science
Source: NASA (Astronomy Picture of the Day)
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The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a new composite image of the Black Eye Galaxy (M64), highlighting its dust band in infrared light. This observation, using Webb's MIRI instrument, provides astronomers with fresh insights into the galaxy's dust composition, motion, and merger history, enhancing understanding of galactic evolution.

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