James Webb Space Telescope Captures Eerie Cat's Head Nebula in Mid-Infrared

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Published: 2026-10-30
Category: science
Source: NASA

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has released a new mid-infrared view of the Cat's Head Nebula, illuminating intricate structures within this star-forming region. The distinctive shape of the nebula is believed to be sculpted by intense ultraviolet radiation and winds from massive stars in the Carina Nebula. This observation provides further insights into the chaotic process of star formation.

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