Hubble Telescope Switches to New Mode, Captures Stunning Galaxy Image

Hubble Telescope Switches to New Mode, Captures Stunning Galaxy Image

The Hubble Space Telescope has successfully switched to a new pointing mode, preserving its remaining gyroscopes. This change allows Hubble to continue its scientific mission, capturing stunning images like the recently released image of NGC 1546, a nearby galaxy with dramatic dust lanes. This image showcases Hubble’s continued ability to produce valuable scientific data despite its age and recent challenges.

NASA’s James Webb Telescope Captures Stunning Image of Serpens Nebula

NASA’s James Webb Telescope Captures Stunning Image of Serpens Nebula

NASA has released a breathtaking image of the Serpens Nebula, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope, showcasing bright red clumpy streaks aligned in the same direction as jets of gas emanating from newborn stars. This unique feature distinguishes the image from previous observations. The image reveals a vibrant tapestry of orange, red, and blue gas and dust, with a central bright star and multiple other stars adorned with diffraction spikes. The Serpens Nebula, located 1,300 light-years from Earth, is a hotbed of star formation and harbors intriguing features like the ‘Bat Shadow’ and a binary protostar.

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