New Images from James Webb Space Telescope Offer Insights into Star Formation in Barred Spiral Galaxy

NASA and its international partners released a composite image of the galaxy NGC 5068 captured by the James Webb Space Telescope.
The image shows thousands of stars concentrated in the galaxy's center, revealing the process of star formation.
The JWST uses infrared light to see through dust and gas in the galaxy, allowing for unique views into how stars are born and galaxies evolve over time.
Astronomers will study NGC 5068 and other nearby galaxies to gain insights into star formation and build on previous research.
The JWST's instruments, MIRI and NIRCam, captured detailed images of NGC 5068, which is 17 million light-years from Earth.