The latest Picture of the Week from the Hubble Space Telescope features breathtaking images of galaxies in infrared light. The RELICS program, which aims to find bright distant galaxies for the James Webb Space Telescope, has produced stunning pictures.
One image showcases NCC 346, a star-forming region in nearby galaxies, captured by the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope. Another features NGC 330, an open star cluster located about 180,000 light-years away within the Small Magellanic Cloud.
The Tarantula Nebula (30 Doradus) is also visible, a vast star-forming area of ionized hydrogen gas located 161,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud. The vibrant colors result from mid-infrared light captured by the James Webb Space Telescope, along with visible and ultraviolet light from Hubble.
The telescope’s inaugural year has focused on the JADES survey, dedicating 32 days to study faint, distant galaxies. Another image features NGC 2022, a vast gas orb in space, expelled by an aging star. The star shines at the center, illuminating the gases it once held throughout its life.
These images offer fresh perspectives on the universe and showcase the capabilities of the Hubble Space Telescope.
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