NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Captures Centaurus A

• NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) used its Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) to reveal the dusty structures and hidden activity within the Centaurus A galaxy.
• Located 11 million light-years from Earth, the galaxy is considered relatively close in cosmic terms.

Galaxy Characteristics

• Unlike most nearby galaxies, Centaurus A exhibits high levels of activity.
• It serves as a powerful laboratory for studying the co-evolution and growth of galaxies and black holes.

Image Credits

• Capture Date: July 6, 2026
• Participating Organizations: NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI
• Image Processing: Alyssa Pagan (STScI), Joseph DePasquale (STScI), and Macarena Garcia Marin (ESA Office at STScI)