Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Webb and Hubble: IC 5332

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 26, 2026 is “Webb and Hubble: IC 5332,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: ESA/Webb , NASA , CSA , J. Lee and the PHANGS-JWST and PHANGS-HST Teams Text: Cecilia Chirenti ( NASA GSFC , UMCP , CRESST II ). The original explanation runs about 175 words.

Webb and Hubble: IC 5332
Credit: Image Credit: ESA/Webb , NASA , CSA , J. Lee and the PHANGS-JWST and PHANGS-HST Teams Text: Cecilia Chirenti ( NASA GSFC , UMCP , CRESST II ) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What does the universe look like through infrared goggles ? Our eyes can only see visible light , but astronomers want to see more.”

— APOD editors, February 26, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 26, 2026
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: ESA/Webb , NASA , CSA , J. Lee and the PHANGS-JWST and PHANGS-HST Teams Text: Cecilia Chirenti ( NASA GSFC , UMCP , CRESST II )
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 175 words

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GalaxiesHubble Space TelescopeJames Webb Space Telescope

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Source

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