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Starburst Galaxy Centaurus A
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captured an image of the active galaxy Centaurus A on July 6, 2026. The Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) was used to reveal dusty structures and hidden activity within the system.
Why it matters
Analyzing this nearby active galaxy provides a laboratory for scientists to understand how galaxies and black holes grow and evolve together.
The details
- Centaurus A is located 11 million light-years away from Earth.
- The image was processed by Alyssa Pagan, Joseph DePasquale, and Macarena Garcia Marin.
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NASA owns Mid-Infrared Instrument
NASA operates the Mid-Infrared Instrument on Webb.
James Webb Space Telescope is related to Mid-Infrared Instrument
The Mid-Infrared Instrument is equipped aboard the James Webb Space Telescope.
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