Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Tarantula Stars R136 from Webb

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 7, 2022 is “Tarantula Stars R136 from Webb,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Images Credit & Copyright: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI , Webb ERO Production Team). The original explanation runs about 183 words.

The featured image shows the star cluster R136 in infrared light as captured by the Webb Space Telscope. The front image is in near infrared light, while the rollover image is in medium-range infrared light. Please see the explanation for m
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From the explanation

“Near the center of a nearby star-forming region lies a massive cluster containing some of the largest and hottest stars known. Collectively known as star cluster NGC 2070 , these stars are part of the vast Tarantula Nebula and were captured in two kinds of infrared light by the new Webb Space Telescope .”

— APOD editors, September 7, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 7, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Images Credit & Copyright: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI , Webb ERO Production Team
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 183 words

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NebulaeStar clustersJames Webb Space Telescope

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