James Webb telescope captures deepest ever image of a star-forming nebula

Daniel Cho
4 min read
The new image reveals thousands of young stars hidden behind clouds of dust.
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured its deepest image yet of a star-forming nebula. Infrared light lets it see through dust clouds and reveal thousands of newborn stars.
What happened
Astronomers say the image will help explain how stars and planets form together.
Why it matters
The data is already being shared with research teams around the world.
Key facts
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured its deepest image yet of a star-forming nebula.
Astronomers say the image will help explain how stars and planets form together.
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