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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope reveals Cat’s Head Nebula structures
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has pictured the Cat’s Head Nebula in mid-infrared light, revealing its complex structure. The image was released on Oct. 29, 2026. Intense ultraviolet radiation and winds produced by massive stars in the Carina Nebula likely shaped the nebula’s cat-like appearance over time.
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What to know
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Released on Oct. 29, 2026, the mid-infrared image shows complex structures in the Cat’s Head Nebula.
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Strong ultraviolet radiation and winds from massive stars in the Carina Nebula likely shaped its cat-like outline over time.
Why it matters
The likely shaping influence of massive stars’ radiation and winds provides context for the cat-like outline seen in the image.
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