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James Webb Telescope Marks Two Years with Stunning Galaxy Collision Images

New infrared views of the Penguin and Egg galaxies unveil intricate details of their cosmic dance and star formation.

  • Webb's latest images capture the interaction between the Penguin and Egg galaxies, located 326 million light-years away.
  • The telescope's infrared technology reveals new star formations and gas clouds between the colliding galaxies.
  • NASA celebrates Webb's second anniversary by highlighting its contributions to understanding galaxy evolution.
  • The ongoing collision, which began 25-75 million years ago, will ultimately result in a single massive elliptical galaxy.
  • Webb's observations provide valuable insights into the future collision between the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies.
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