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Inbox Astronomy: NASA Webb Uncovers Unusual Galaxy Shaped by Cosmic Collision

2026-07-06T14:08:01.259+00:00

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NASA Webb Uncovers Unusual Galaxy Shaped by Cosmic Collision

Release date: Monday, July 6, 2026 10:00:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Hidden structures of a galaxy shaped by past collision come into view in infrared light

For more than 200 years, Centaurus A has fascinated astronomers, continually revealing new discoveries as ground- and space-based telescopes have grown more powerful and expanded humanity’s view across the electromagnetic spectrum. First cataloged in the early 1800s, the galaxy later became known as one of the brightest radio sources in the sky and was eventually recognized as the product of a dramatic galactic merger. Today, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is taking astronomers farther than ever in the study of Centaurus A, piercing through thick dust to reveal hidden stars, structures, and activity in extraordinary detail, helping scientists trace how this turbulent galaxy formed and continues to evolve.

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2026-07-03T00:50:34.908+00:00

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Inbox Astronomy: NASA=?UTF-8?Q?=E2=80=99s_?=Webb Reveals Stars Sparking to Life in Cosmic Celebration

2026-07-02T14:11:52.459+00:00

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NASA’s Webb Reveals Stars Sparking to Life in Cosmic Celebration

Release date: Thursday, July 2, 2026 10:00:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Outflows reveal characteristics about the region’s protostars and how they influence their environment.

Protostars are often shrouded by the same clouds of dust and gas that they grow in. Astronomers have used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to learn how the protostars that comprise FS Tau, a young star system about 450 light-years away, shape their surroundings. Webb’s high-resolution view also reveals the intricate structures within dense dust clouds, where light scatters and reflects, much like how a fireworks display illuminates the clouds created by these colorful explosions.

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