In the photograph released yesterday, we see a crystal clear view of galaxy cluster SMACS 0723.
In this tiny portion of the sky we see thousands of galaxies in rich detail that was previously impossible.
We have this deep field view thanks to Webb’sNear-Infrared Camera (NIRCam).
Webb’s First Deep Field (Photo: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI)
One of the most spectacular images is NIRCam’s look at the Cosmic Cliff in the Carina Nebula.
This area, located 7,600 light-years away, is a hotbed of activity where stars are born.
Thanks to Webb’s technology, we can now see areas of star birth that were previously obscured.
“Cosmic Cliffs” in the Carina Nebula (Photo: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI)
This includes an image of Stephan’s Quintet, the largest image to date from the telescope.
The images look different because each instrument collects different wavelengths of light.
NASA has released the first full-color photos from the James Webb Space Telescope.
Stephan’s Quintet (Photo: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI)
Southern Ring Nebula (Photo: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI)
