NASA’s Webb Telescope has captured stunning images of the Sombrero galaxy, providing new insights into its composition and evolution. Located 30 million light-years away, this massive galaxy is nearly edge-on and boasts a mass equivalent to about 800 billion Suns.
The mid-infrared image shows the galaxy’s dust glowing, while in near-infrared, stars shine through more clearly, making the dust less pronounced. By observing the galaxy in different wavelengths, astronomers can study how stars, dust, and gas interact and evolve over time.
New data suggests the Sombrero galaxy may have merged with another galaxy in the past, supported by variations in its 2,000+ globular clusters. A noticeable warp in the inner disk also hints at a possible galactic merger.
The Webb Telescope’s high-resolution capabilities reveal red giant stars and distant background galaxies, offering clues about stellar evolution and cosmic structure.
Source: https://www.indiatoday.in/visualstories/science/webb-telescope-captures-sombrero-in-deep-space-you-need-to-see-it-239530-04-06-2025