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.