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Horsehead Nebula seen by James Webb Space Telescope

Horsehead Nebula seen by James Webb Space Telescope
Horsehead Nebula seen by James Webb Space Telescope A close-up view of one part of the Horsehead Nebula, taken by the James Webb Space Telescope's NIRCam instrument. Dozens of galaxies can be seen in the background beyond the blue clouds. NASA, ESA, CSA, K. Misselt (University of Arizona) and A. Abergel (IAS/University Paris-Saclay, CNRS)