Hubble and Webb Telescopes Detail Cat's Head Nebula Star Formation

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Published: 2026-10-29
Category: science
Source: NASA Science
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The Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes have provided complementary observations of the Cat's Head Nebula within the Carina Nebula. Hubble's visible-light imagery shows a dark dust pillar, while Webb's infrared views reveal numerous hidden stars and structures. These combined observations enhance astronomers' understanding of the complex processes involved in star formation.

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