NASA shares top 5 celestial wonders captured by James Webb Telescope in July 2024 

NASA has shared stunning images of celestial wonders captured by the James Webb Telescope. Explore the top five highlights this month, showcasing incredible galaxies, nebulae, and star-forming regions.

The James Webb Telescope captured two interacting galaxies: Arp 142. NGC 2937, the "Egg," shines brightly with blue layers and an X-shaped diffraction spike. NGC 2936, the "Penguin," features a yellow spiral and distorted arms. A distant galaxy and foreground stars add to the cosmic scene.

A young star-forming region bursts with orange, red, and blue gas and dust. The image showcases a bright central star with hourglass shadows, surrounded by blue and orange gas. Small points of light and eight-pointed diffraction spikes from the Webb Telescope fill the field.

The Crab Nebula appears as an oval with glowing yellow and green filaments. Its interior displays mottled loops of yellow-white and green, with smoky blue ribbons curving in various directions. A faint blue ring encircles the nebula’s centre, surrounded by multicoloured lights.

NGC 4535, a face-on barred spiral galaxy, shows a central orange haze and a blue star-filled bar. Filaments of glowing dust link to two prominent spiral arms, forming an elongated S shape. The arms are orange, with scattered blue and pink star clusters throughout.

Three pillars of grey-blue gas and dust stretch across the image, resembling a ghostly hand. The left pillar features a prominent red star with tiny spikes. The background blends orange-red hues with black, dotted with small white and blue stars and larger red orbs embedded in the pillars.

These images captured by NASA’s James Webb Telescope have revealed  stunning celestial phenomena, showcasing the universe's beauty through vivid images and intricate details.