Sombrero Galaxy, JWST
Astronomy · 12h
The Sombrero Galaxy doffs its cap to the power of JWST
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) shows off its infrared capabilities once again in new imaging of the well-known Sombrero Galaxy, otherwise known as Messier 104. By resolving the thickly textured dust clouds in the outer disk and toning down the brilliant central star glow, JWST shows a whole new side of the famous galaxy.
ScienceAlert · 22h
Astronomers Reveal Stunning New Image of Unusual 'Sombrero Galaxy'
Although Hubble's view of the Sombrero Galaxy is stunning, it is bound by the limits of the optical spectrum. In the Hubble image, the thick dust ring obscures any stars that may be forming within it, and the brilliance of the active black hole at the heart of the galaxy outshines any details at the center of the galaxy.
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