The James Webb Space Telescope has showcased the breathtaking image of a vast star field housing a galaxy and a globular cluster.
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In the image, the irregular galaxy NGC 6822 can be seen, thanks to the Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) mounted on the James Webb, a telescope jointly operated by NASA, ESA, and CSA.
With the infrared image, it’s also possible to observe the numerous stars in this densely populated field. The brightest ones appear in light blue and cyan, while the fainter stars reveal themselves in warmer colors.
Furthermore, to the left of the center, there’s a bright blue ‘orb’ that stands out as a globular star cluster.
Starry night ✨
Webb’s near-infrared eye sees through dust & gas, laying bare this irregular galaxy’s stars. Brighter stars appear pale blue and cyan, fainter stars in warmer colors. Left of center, that bright blue orb is a star-packed globular cluster: https://t.co/jaGIQE4dwP pic.twitter.com/WsDLlzp4Ue
— NASA Webb Telescope (@NASAWebb) September 27, 2023
