NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has released an incredible image of a star-forming region in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of our Milky Way. The H II region, dubbed N79 South, is a massive complex spanning 1,630 light-years across and is seen by Webb’s Mid-InfraRed Instrument (MIRI). This ionized nebula is made up of interstellar atomic hydrogen, which is a key ingredient for the formation of new stars. The James Webb Space Telescope provides stunning views of distant galaxies like this one, offering scientists valuable insights into the universe.
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