NASA’s Webb Telescope Explores Cat’s Paw Nebula

Quick summary

• Event: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) marked its third anniversary by releasing an image of the Cat’s Paw Nebula.
• Revelation: The telescope’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) unveiled intricate structural details of the nebula not previously observable.
• scientific Insight: The image showcased massive young stars that shape the surrounding gas and dust, wiht their intense starlight creating a blue nebulous glow. This activity may halt local star formation over time.
• Release Date: July 10, 2025.

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