Webb Telescope Captures Young Stars in Nearby Stellar Nursery NGC 7129

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Published: 2026-10-21T20:36:00Z
Category: science
Source: Universe Today

The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled numerous protostars and young stars within the dusty confines of NGC 7129, a stellar nursery approximately 3,300 light-years away. This new image, leveraging Webb's infrared capabilities, enhances understanding of early star formation and evolution by revealing stars less than 1 million years old, previously obscured by dust.

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