James Webb Space Telescope sees Orion Nebula in a stunning new light (images)
18-05-2024 12:00 via space.com

James Webb Space Telescope sees Orion Nebula in a stunning new light (images)

The Orion Nebula may be a familiar astronomical sight over Earth but that hasn't stopped the James Webb Space Telescope from seeing this star-forming region in a stunning new light.
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