[SAPOD]Today’s “Space Image”. We introduce characteristic images introduced by sorae in the past, attractive images released by space agencies of various countries, and images submitted by space astronomy fans and experts. (There is a link to the original article at the end of the article)
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- Image Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, L. Armus, A. Evans
- sorae – Collisions of galaxies that produce new stars Unique galaxy NGC 3256 observed by the Webb Space Telescope
This was introduced by sorae in an article on July 6, 2023.Special Galaxy “NGC 3256”“is. This image was created based on data acquired by the James Webb Space Telescope’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) and Mid-Infrared Observatory (MIRI).
According to the European Space Agency (ESA), even though it is called a “galactic collision,” the two galaxies are actually flying into each other like smoke, due to the vast expanse of interstellar space between the stars. They will pass through and eventually mix together. The catastrophic scene of star collisions does not unfold, but instead, the interaction of the gas and dust present in each galaxy causes explosive star formation in which many massive stars are born in a short period of time. activity (starburst) may be triggered.
Images of NGC 3256 taken by the Webb Space Telescope show bright areas where star formation activity is occurring. Young stars shine brightest at infrared wavelengths, which are less likely to be obstructed by dust, making them ideal targets for the Webb Space Telescope, which specializes in infrared observations.
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