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The Crab Nebula Seen in New Light by NASA's Webb

Release date: Monday, October 30, 2023 10:00:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

The Crab Nebula Seen in New Light by NASA's Webb



Exquisite, never-before-seen details help unravel the supernova remnant’s puzzling history.

Although the Crab Nebula is one of the most well-studied supernova remnants, questions about its progenitor and the nature of the explosion that created it still remain unanswered. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is on the case as it sleuths for any clues that remain within the supernova remnant. Webb’s infrared sensitivity and spatial resolution are offering astronomers a more comprehensive understanding of the still-expanding scene.



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