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science-and-astronomy3 years ago•2 min saved

JWST captures stunning views of alien worlds and cosmic phenomena.

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the Cosmic Seahorse galaxy through a gravitational lens created by the galaxy cluster SDSS J1226+2149. Gravitational lensing magnifies the light from distant galaxies, allowing scientists to study star formation in those galaxies. The image is part of a program utilizing Webb's powerful imaging capabilities to provide new insights into star formation in distant, gravitationally lensed galaxies.

via Space.com|

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astronomy3 years ago•2 min saved

'Cosmic Seahorse' Photo Captures Spacetime Distortion by Gravity

The James Webb Space Telescope captured an image of the Cosmic Seahorse galaxy using a gravitational lens created by a galaxy cluster in the foreground. Gravitational lensing magnifies distant galaxies, warping their shapes and creating bright smears of light. Astronomers can study objects that would typically be too far away to see under normal conditions. The photo was captured as part of Webb’s ongoing use to study the formation of new stars in distant galaxies.

via PetaPixel|

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