NASA James Webb Space Telescope’s Mid Infrared View

NASA James Webb Space Telescope’s mid-infrared view of the Pillars of Creation strikes a chilling tone.

Thousands of stars that exist in this region seem to disappear,

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since stars typically do not emit much mid-infrared light,

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and seemingly endless layers of gas and dust become the centerpiece.

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The detection of dust by Webb’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) is extremely important

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dust is a major ingredient for star formation.

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NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI; Joseph DePasquale (STScI), Alyssa Pagan (STScI)

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