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James Webb reveals protostars in NGC 7129 stellar nursery

New infrared imagery delivers finer detail than prior observations, alongside a fresh Hubble release of galaxy NGC 1827.

Luisa Marconi
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GREENBELT, USA, Oct. 22, 2026 - The James Webb Space Telescope has captured new infrared imagery of the NGC 7129 stellar nursery, revealing protostars and young stars within the nebula. The observations carry significantly higher resolution detail than prior recordings from the retired Spitzer Space Telescope[1]. NGC 7129 is located 3,300 light-years from Earth[2]. The imagery was formally released 6 October 2026[3]. Space Nugget. Stellar nurseries are dense clouds of interstellar gas and dust where stars form. Visible light cannot pass through this dust, but infrared light penetrates it to show the forming stars hidden inside.
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  1. Webb imagery provides significantly higher resolution detail than prior observations from the retired Spitzer Space Telescope. · Universe Today
  2. The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope captured infrared light from the NGC 7129 stellar nursery, which is located 3,300 light-years from Earth. · Phys.org
  3. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope released an image of the NGC 7129 stellar nursery on October 6, 2026. · NASAUnited Statesofficial source
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