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JWST captures star-forming nebula 161,000 light-years away

The James Webb Space Telescope images emission nebula N159 in the Large Magellanic Cloud.

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What to know

  • JWST has imaged emission nebula N159, a star-forming region in the Large Magellanic Cloud.
  • The nebula is located 161,000 light-years from Earth in a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way.
  • The image was featured as Space.com's photo of the day on October 26, 2026.

James Webb Space Telescope Observatory capturing the imageNASA/ESA Space agencies operating JWST

JWST captures star-forming nebula 161,000 light-years away
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    “The James Webb Space Telescope captured a spectacular star-forming region glowing 161,000 light-years from Earth in a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way.”
    — Space.com
    1. 1 outlet Glowing 'cauldron' of new stars photo of the day for Oct. 26, 2026

      first by Space, 13d ago

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    • The James Webb Space Telescope captured a spectacular star-forming region glowing 161,000 light-years from Earth in a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. View article View summary #^ Glowing 'cauldron' of new stars | Space photo of the day for Oct. 26, 2026 The James Webb Space Telescope's stunning view of the emission nebula N159 in the Large…

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