Webb telescope spots record number of stars

James Webb telescope spies record-breaking hoard of stars hiding in a warped 'dragon' galaxy
Photos from the James Webb Space Telescope have revealed more than 40 stars within the gravitationally lensed "Dragon Arc" galaxy, 6.5 billion light-years from Earth. It is the largest group of individually imaged stars ever seen at such a distance.
James Webb Space Telescope spots record-breaking collection of stars in far-flung galaxy
"I never dreamed of Webb seeing them in such large numbers."
Webb telescope spots record number of stars in distant galaxy
A phenomenon called gravitational lensing turned a galaxy into a "hall of mirrors of cosmic proportions," allowing for the discovery.
James Webb Space Telescope quiz: How well do you know the world's most powerful telescope?
The James Webb Space Telescope can look deeper (and earlier) into the cosmos than any telescope before it. How much do you know about this wonder of technology and its incredible findings?
Phantom Galaxy Seen Through James Webb and Hubble Telescope
The Phantom Galaxy (M74) has been imaged in infrared and optical light using the James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble Space Telescope. The spiral galaxy is about 32 million light-years from Earth. Credit: Space.
James Webb Telescope Uses Cosmic “Magnifying glass” to Detect Stars 6.5 Billion Light-Years Away
An international team of astronomers has detected over 40 individual stars in a galaxy located 6.5 billion light-years away. The discovery of more than 40 stars in a single galaxy is unprecedented, as prior observations typically revealed only one or two such stars per galaxy.
Hidden Stars Halfway Across the Universe: The Webb Telescope’s Stunning Discovery
Over 40 stars in a galaxy billions of light-years away were photographed, offering a glimpse into an era when the universe ...
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4K Footage: James Webb Space Telescope's View Of Breathtaking Star-Forming Region NGC 604
NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope's NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera) and MIRI (Mid-Infrared Instrument) captured amazing views of star-forming region NGC 604. It is located about 2.73 million light ...
James Webb Space Telescope Delivers Amazing Horsehead Nebula Imagery
The NASA/ESA James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning view of the Horse-head Nebula. It is the sharpest infrared ...
Asteroid, Comet…or Something Else? Mysterious Activity on “Oddball” Space Object Raises New Questions
UCF researchers utilized the James Webb Space Telescope to uncover unique characteristics of (2060) Chiron, a distant ...
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James Webb telescope uncovers massive 'grand design' spiral galaxy in the early universe — and scientists can't explain how it got so big, so fast
Galaxies in the early universe tend to be clumpy, but the new JWST discovery of a "grand design" spiral galaxy just 1.5 ...
8 mesmerising images of space shared by NASA James Webb Space Telescope
NGC 604, a vibrant star-forming region, contains over 200 of the hottest and most massive stars, primarily B-type and O-type, all in the early stages of their lifespans. Webb's image of NGC 1087 ...
Pillars Of Creation In 3D Created From Webb And Hubble Space Telescope Data
See the iconic Pillars of Creation in this 3D visualization created from James Webb and Hubble Space Telescope data. Credits ...
How astronomers used gravitational lensing to discover 44 new stars in distant galaxy
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a unique image that revealed 44 individual stars in a galaxy 6.5 billion light ...