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Regular posts of images related to the James Webb Space Telescope. This account is not associated with NASA. Posts are sourced from esawebb.org/images and www.flickr.com/photos/nasawebbtelescope Managed by 🔴 @redshift.pics

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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 29m
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Jun 10, 2026) The spectrum of GLIMPSE-17775 shows over 40 spectral lines, indicating a rapidly accreting black hole star surrounded by hot gas. esawebb.org/images/weic2610b/
Spectrum graphic showing light intensity versus wavelength for GLIMPSE-17775, highlighting spectral lines for hydrogen, oxygen, helium, and sulfur. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, V. Kokorev (University of Texas at Austin), A. Pagan (STScI)
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 4h
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Jan 9, 2024) Brown dwarf W1935 shows methane emission, a potential sign of auroral activity, unlike its twin W2220, as observed by #NASAWebb. esawebb.org/images/browndwarfs-aurora/
An illustration of brown dwarfs W1935 and W2220, highlighting the methane emission detected in W1935. Credit:  NASA, ESA, CSA, L. Hustak (STScI)
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 6h
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Dec 23, 2021) Ariane 5 rolls out in the rain carrying NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, ready to explore the cosmos. flic.kr/p/2mSLa4x
Ariane 5 rocket with James Webb Space Telescope onboard is rolled out to the launch pad in the rain. Credit: NASA/Chris Gunn
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 8h
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Dec 15, 2022) Dozens of energetic jets and outflows from young stars are revealed in the Carina Nebula by #JamesWebb's #NIRCam, offering new insights into star formation. esawebb.org/images/carinanebula1/
An annotated image of the Carina Nebula showing energetic jets and outflows from young stars, with a starfield and nebula cloudscape. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI, J. DePasquale (STScI)
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 10h
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Nov 27, 2024) Webb’s infrared perspective showcases the spiral arms of NGC 2090, highlighting the intricate details of its dust and gas. flic.kr/p/2qwyQQx
An infrared image of spiral galaxy NGC 2090 showing its two winding arms, surrounded by bright threads and patches of dust and star formation. Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, A. Leroy
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 12h
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Mar 4, 2024) A gaseous clump of helium in the halo of galaxy GN-z11 indicates the presence of pristine gas from the Big Bang, essential for future star formation. esawebb.org/images/weic2406b/
A graphic showing the galaxy GN-z11 with a map of helium gas in its halo and a spectrum indicating the presence of helium. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, Ralf Crawford (STScI)
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 14h
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Oct 31, 2023) Discover the star-rich regions of M83, showcasing young star clusters and ionised hydrogen, as seen by #NASAWebb's #NIRCam. esawebb.org/images/potm2310b/
A close-up view of the spiral galaxy M83, highlighting bright regions of ionised hydrogen and young star clusters along its spiral arms. Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, A. Adamo (Stockholm University) and the FEAST JWST team
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 16h
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Sep 5, 2022) Webb’s first near-infrared spectrum of Mars shows the presence of water, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide, along with details about dust and clouds. flic.kr/p/2nMzJyB
Graph titled 'Mars Atmosphere Composition' showing the spectrum data from Webb’s NIRSpec instrument with peaks and dips indicating the presence of various molecules. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Mars JWST/GTO team
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 18h
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Apr 17, 2023) Witness the stunning galactic merger Arp 220, glowing in infrared light in this view from #JamesWebb. esawebb.org/images/arp220b/
An infrared view of the galactic merger Arp 220, featuring bright star-forming regions and faint tidal tails. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, K. Pontoppidan (STScI), A. Pagan (STScI)
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 20h
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Aug 21, 2023) The Ring Nebula, observed by Webb's MIRI, displays stunning details and complex structures that reveal the star's fascinating history. esawebb.org/images/weic2320c/
A detailed view of the Ring Nebula showing its concentric ring structure with shades of red, orange, yellow, and blue/purple. Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA, CSA, M. Barlow, N. Cox, R. Wesson
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 22h
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Jul 10, 2022) Webb's NIRSpec captures the first clear evidence of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of exoplanet WASP-39 b, marking a significant milestone in exoplanet studies. flic.kr/p/2nGvt4Y
Transmission spectrum of exoplanet WASP-39 b showing carbon dioxide peak at 4.3 microns, captured by Webb's NIRSpec. Credit: Illustration: NASA, ESA, CSA, and L. Hustak (STScI); Science: The JWST Transiting Exoplanet Community Early Release Science Team
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Jul 15, 2026) Using NIRSpec on the James Webb Space Telescope, researchers discovered a third planet, Beta Pictoris d, in the Beta Pictoris system by analyzing its carbon monoxide signatures. esawebb.org/images/beta-pictoris-spectrum/
NIRSpec IFU image and spectrum of the Beta Pictoris system, showing two exoplanets and carbon monoxide absorption lines. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, L. Hustak (STScI). Science: A. Gibbs (UC San Diego), J. B.  Ruffio (UC San Diego), A. Bidot (STScI). Image Processing: A. Pagan (STScI)
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Jul 12, 2022) Webb's NIRSpec reveals the spectrum of a galaxy that emitted light 13.1 billion years ago, showcasing its chemical composition. flic.kr/p/2nxMitt
Infographic showing a distant galaxy's spectrum with labeled elements and the age of the light. Credit: NASA; ESA; CSA; STScI
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Jun 30, 2025) The Bullet Cluster, located 3.8 billion light-years away in Carina, showcases two massive galaxy clusters and their interactions, as seen by the James Webb Space Telescope. esawebb.org/images/bullet-cluster/
Webb observation of the Bullet Cluster shows many overlapping objects, including foreground stars, galaxies in galaxy clusters, and distorted background galaxies, set against the black background of space. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, J. Jee (Yonsei University, UC Davis), S. Cha (Yonsei University), K. Finner (Caltech/IPAC)
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Jul 6, 2023) Webb's CEERS Survey uncovers seven distant galaxies, showing their redshift and light emitted 13.2-13.3 billion years ago. esawebb.org/images/CEERS5/
Spectra of seven extremely distant galaxies showing redshift patterns. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, L. Hustak (STScI), S. Finkelstein (UT Austin), S. Fujimoto (UT Austin), P. A. Haro (NSF's NOIRLab)
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Jan 11, 2023) NGC 346, one of the most dynamic star-forming regions, is located in the Small Magellanic Cloud and observed by #NASAWebb. esawebb.org/images/weic2301b/
Image of NGC 346, a star-forming region in the Small Magellanic Cloud, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, A Pagan (STScI)
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Jul 12, 2022) Discover the depths of the universe with Webb's First Deep Field, showcasing galaxy cluster SMACS 0723 and its faintest galaxies. esawebb.org/images/webb-first-deep-field/
A deep infrared image of galaxy cluster SMACS 0723 taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, showing thousands of galaxies in unprecedented detail. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Jan 29, 2024) NGC 1365, located 56 million light-years away in the constellation Fornax, reveals intricate structures and star formation in Webb's latest images. esawebb.org/images/weic2403f/
Webb's image of galaxy NGC 1365 features a central region resembling an angled oval with bright orange shades and a blue glow, with a bar extending horizontally and dust filaments forming a backward S shape. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, J. Lee (STScI), T. Williams (Oxford), PHANGS Team
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (May 20, 2024) WASP-107 b's transmission spectrum, captured by Hubble and Webb, shows evidence of water, carbon dioxide, and ammonia in its atmosphere. esawebb.org/images/weic2414b/
Graph showing the transmission spectrum of WASP-107 b, indicating amounts of light blocked at different wavelengths with peaks for various gases. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, R. Crawford (STScI)
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Apr 12, 2023) Webb's observation of the Hubble Ultra Deep Field in under 24 hours unveils new insights into star formation and galactic evolution. flic.kr/p/2osPs3h
A side-by-side comparison of the Hubble Ultra Deep Field images taken by Hubble and Webb, showcasing different exposure times and revealing new details. Credit: NASA; ESA; CSA; Joseph DePasquale (STScI)
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Mar 7, 2025) NIRCam captures the intricate ejections of two forming stars in Lynds 483, showcasing remarkable detail from 650 light-years away. esawebb.org/images/weic2503a/
A near-infrared image of Lynds 483, showcasing a vertical cloud shaped like an hourglass with two lobes, depicting star formation. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Nov 30, 2023) Probing the protoplanetary disc XUE 1 reveals water and other molecules, suggesting rocky-planet formation may extend to massive-star-forming regions. #MIRI #JWST esawebb.org/images/weic2329b/
Graph showing brightness versus wavelength from 13.3 to 15.5 microns for protoplanetary disc XUE 1, with molecular peaks highlighted. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, J. Olmsted (STScI), M. C Ramírez-Tannus (Max Planck Institute for Astronomy)
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Jan 8, 2022) NASA's James Webb Space Telescope successfully deploys its second primary mirror wing, crucial for its mission to explore cosmic history. flic.kr/p/2mW9BNQ
Engineering teams monitor the deployment of the second primary mirror wing of the James Webb Space Telescope. Credit: NASA, Bill Ingalls
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Sep 15, 2026) In the star cluster IC 348, Herbig-Haro objects HH 797 and HH 211 reveal the energetic outflows from protostars, with other protostars contributing to the nebula's vibrant colors. esawebb.org/images/weic2619f/
Insufficient descriptive information provided Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA, CSA, K. Luhman, C. Alves De Oliveira, M. Zamani (ESA/Webb)
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Jan 29, 2024) Webb's view of NGC 4254 reveals its intricate spiral structure and vibrant colors. flic.kr/p/2pvfNQB
A detailed image of NGC 4254, a spiral galaxy with a central blue haze and orange spiral arms. Credit: NASA; ESA; CSA; STScI; Janice Lee (STScI); Thomas Williams (Oxford); PHANGS team
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Aug 11, 2026) Located only 0.55 light-years from Sagittarius A*, IRS 3 is a highly evolved star enriching its surroundings despite the intense radiation. esawebb.org/images/weic2617b/
Location of the star IRS 3 near Sagittarius A*, the Milky Way's central supermassive black hole. Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, F. Peißker, J. Lu, F. Yusef-Zadeh, N. B. Sabha, C. Chan
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Oct 2, 2023) In the NIRCam mosaic, the 'fingers' from the BN-KL region in Orion illustrate the rapid expansion of material from a past explosive event, visible in shocked molecular hydrogen and ionised iron. esawebb.org/images/ann2301d/
Insufficient descriptive information provided Credit: NASA, ESA, CSAScience leads and image processing: M. McCaughrean, S. Pearson
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Nov 18, 2017) The James Webb Space Telescope has successfully finished its final cryogenic testing, a significant step towards its launch, after 100 days of rigorous evaluations. flic.kr/p/21J3gei
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope inside Chamber A at Johnson Space Center after completing final cryogenic testing. Credit: NASA/Chris Gunn
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (May 23, 2023) NGC 1672 showcases its stunning spiral arms and bright core, captured through a collaboration of X-ray, infrared, and optical data. #NASA #JamesWebb flic.kr/p/2oCqzf6
Composite image of NGC 1672, a barred spiral galaxy, showing its arms and core in various wavelengths. Credit: X-ray: Chandra: NASA/CXC/SAO; XMM: ESA/XMM-Newton; IR: JWST: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI; Spitzer: NASA/JPL/CalTech; Optical: Hubble: NASA/ESA/STScI, ESO; Image Processing: L. Frattare, J. Major, and K. Arcand
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Jan 17, 2023) The Tarantula Nebula unfolds its mysteries through a stunning composite of X-ray and infrared data, showcasing star formation in action. #NASAWebb #Chandra flic.kr/p/2oc2TJE
Composite image of the Tarantula Nebula showing X-ray and infrared data, with bright stars and gas clouds in various colors. Credit: NASA/CXC/Penn State Univ./L. Townsley et al.; NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/JWST ERO Production Team
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Jun 26, 2023) Webb's MIRI captures the first detection of methyl cation, a vital carbon molecule, within a planet-forming disk in the Orion Nebula. flic.kr/p/2oKHYmC
A hazy nebula with layers of colorful material, featuring orange, red, green, and pink clouds, and a dark blue region with sparse filaments. Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA, CSA, M. Zamani (ESA/Webb), PDRs4ALL ERS Team
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (May 1, 2024) Webb captures the beauty of NGC 6440, a globular cluster located 28,000 light years away, filled with hundreds of thousands of older stars. flic.kr/p/2pNxTat
A spherical collection of stars with a concentrated group of bright white stars at the center and several large yellow stars scattered throughout against a black background. Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, P. Freire; Acknowledgement: M. Cadelano and C. Pallanca
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Jun 12, 2023) Quasar J0100+2802 shines brightly, illuminating gas and revealing over 20,000 galaxies in the field captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. esawebb.org/images/EIGER1/
Thousands of tiny galaxies appear across the black expanse of space, with quasar J0100+2802 at the center, illuminated in pink with six diffraction spikes. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, S. Lilly (ETH Zurich), D. Kashino (Nagoya University), J. Matthee (ETH Zurich), C. Eilers (MIT), R. Simcoe (MIT), R. Bordoloi (MIT), R. Mackenzie (ETH Zurich), A. Pagan (STScI)
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Aug 21, 2023) New images from James Webb's NIRCam and MIRI showcase the stunning complexity of the Ring Nebula. esawebb.org/images/weic2320a/
Side by side images of the Ring Nebula from James Webb's NIRCam and MIRI, showing intricate details and colors of the nebula. Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA, CSA, M. Barlow, N. Cox, R. Wesson
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Apr 12, 2011) The primary mirror of the James Webb Space Telescope is tested at cryogenic temperatures at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. flic.kr/p/9AEepr
Self-portrait in one of the mirror segments of the James Webb Space Telescope during cryogenic testing. Credit: Mike McClare
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Jan 29, 2024) Discover NGC 2835, a spiral galaxy 35 million light-years away, featuring vibrant orange spiral arms and a blue starry core. flic.kr/p/2pvaeaQ
Image of the spiral galaxy NGC 2835, showing orange spiral arms and a blue core, with scattered stars and background galaxies. Credit: NASA; ESA; CSA; STScI; Janice Lee (STScI); Thomas Williams (Oxford); PHANGS team
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Apr 3, 2024) This NIRCam image from the James Webb Space Telescope captures M82's galactic wind, shedding light on how rapid star formation influences the galaxy's future. esawebb.org/images/weic2410b/
An edge-on spiral starburst galaxy with a bright core and scattered stars, featuring dark dust tendrils and red filaments indicating galactic wind. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, A. Bolatto (UMD)
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Jun 25, 2010) A gold-coated mirror segment from the James Webb Space Telescope's engineering design unit reflects light in a darkened room. flic.kr/p/8jWHvM
A gold-coated hexagonal mirror segment on a stand, with a person in a bunny suit standing next to it, reflecting golden light in a dimly lit room. Credit: Drew Noel
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Jul 24, 2024) Epsilon Indi Ab, a cold gas giant, imaged by #NASAWebb's MIRI, with its host star's light blocked for clarity. esawebb.org/images/weic2421a/
An image showing the exoplanet Epsilon Indi Ab with a blocked host star light and color-coded features. Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA, CSA, STScI, E. Matthews (Max Planck Institute for Astronomy)
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Feb 4, 2025) Explore HH 30, an edge-on protoplanetary disc in LDN 1551, showcasing jets and dynamic structures, captured by #JamesWebb. esawebb.org/images/potm2501c/
A detailed image of the protoplanetary disc HH 30, showing jets and a conical outflow, with various structures labeled. Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, Tazaki et al.
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Feb 4, 2025) HH 30 showcases a detailed view of an edge-on protoplanetary disc, surrounded by jets and a conical outflow, captured by #NASAWebb. flic.kr/p/2qJVPgu
A detailed image of protoplanetary disc HH 30, highlighting jets, a conical outflow, and distinct structures within the disc. Credit: NASA/ESA/CSA, F. Ménard, K. Stapelfeldt
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Sep 6, 2022) NIRSpec captures the Tarantula Nebula, showcasing a young star emerging from a dense pillar of dust and gas. esawebb.org/images/weic2212d/
A detailed view of the Tarantula Nebula showcasing a young star emerging from a dense pillar of dust and gas. Credit:  NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Sep 6, 2022) In its mid-infrared view, Webb's MIRI unveils the Tarantula Nebula's glowing gas and dust, highlighting embedded protostars and dense areas hinting at star formation. esawebb.org/images/weic2212f/
Annotated MIRI image of the Tarantula Nebula showing glowing gas and dust, embedded protostars, and dense dust regions. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Mar 9, 2024) NGC 604 showcases how stellar winds carve cavities in gas and dust, highlighting the environment for star formation. esawebb.org/images/weic2407d/
A nebula with red filamentary clouds and bright blue cavities, illustrating star formation in NGC 604. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Oct 31, 2015) Engineers and technicians at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center work on the James Webb Space Telescope as it is readied for mirror installation. flic.kr/p/AZWRtx
Engineers and technicians working on the James Webb Space Telescope in the clean room at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. Credit: Desiree Stover (NASA)
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Dec 25, 2021) Ariane 5 rocket lifts off carrying the James Webb Space Telescope, a powerful infrared observatory, from French Guiana on December 25, 2021. flic.kr/p/2mTdpvy
Ariane 5 rocket launching with James Webb Space Telescope onboard. Credit: NASA, Bill Ingalls
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Jul 30, 2025) Webb's MIRI reveals the complex structure of planetary nebula NGC 6072, showcasing its asymmetrical shape likely influenced by a binary star system. flic.kr/p/2rjALuD
Colorful mid-infrared image of planetary nebula NGC 6072, showcasing an asymmetrical cloud of gas and dust with a central star and concentric rings. Credit: NASA; ESA; CSA; STScI
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Oct 4, 2022) New composite images from Chandra and Webb highlight the Cartwheel Galaxy's unique shape and active star formation triggered by a past collision. flic.kr/p/2nQLTL9
Composite image of the Cartwheel galaxy showing its neon pink disk, outer ring, and companion galaxies. Credit: NASA/CXC; NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Jun 30, 2025) Messier 82, known as the Cigar Galaxy, outshines our Milky Way and forms stars at ten times the rate, showcasing stunning plumes of gas in this infrared image. esawebb.org/images/potm2506a/
An image of the central part of galaxy M82 showing its disc emitting a blue-white glow and gas erupting in hourglass-shaped plumes of red and orange dust clouds. Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, A. Bolatto
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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
ESA/Webb (@esa.int) images (Oct 2, 2024) Centaur 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 shows outgassing jets of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, studied with #NASAWebb's NIRSpec. esawebb.org/images/centaur29p/
A detailed view of Centaur 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 showing its outgassing jets of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, L. Hustak (STScI), S. Faggi (NASA-GSFC, American University)
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