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Orion Nebula - the middle "star" in Orion's sword in the same constellation. A favourite target for all astro-photographers because of its colours and size. It is fairly easy to image without overly fancy equipment. It can even be seen with moderately good binoculars. #orionnebula #astronomy #amateurastronomy #cherrysprings (at Cherry Springs State Park)

James Webb Telescope Weekly Round up - JuMBOs Unveiled: A Cosmic Mystery in the Orion Nebula Captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. Read more about this astonishing discovery here

The James Webb Space Telescope has once again left us in awe with its groundbreaking discoveries! 🚀🔭

In the Orion Nebula, located 1,300 light-years from Earth, astronomers have unveiled a cosmic enigma – Jupiter Mass Binary Objects (JuMBOs)! 🪐🪐 These pairs of planet-like entities challenge the very foundations of our understanding of the universe.

🌠 How did they form? Why are they there? These are questions that have left scientists scratching their heads. This discovery hints at something fundamentally new about star and planet formation.

As Webb continues to probe deeper into the mysteries of the cosmos, we are reminded of the boundless wonders our universe holds. 🌠🤯

Read the full article here and embark on a cosmic journey of discovery.

In a new release on October 02, 2023 - James Webb Telescope Unveils Stunning Images of Orion Nebula's Red Fingers. Full article here

Dive into the depths of space with us as we uncover the mesmerizing secrets of the Orion Nebula. The new James Webb Space Telescope has gifted us an awe-inspiring glimpse of the cosmos, and it's nothing short of breathtaking!

📸 Behold the Image: "The 'Fingers' of the Orion Nebula"

These striking 'fingers,' captured in a short-wavelength mosaic behind the Trapezium Cluster and the visible Orion Nebula, are racing away from a celestial explosion that occurred half a millennium to a millennium ago. They appear radiant in red due to their composition of shocked molecular hydrogen, and the green tips are a result of ionized iron.

Join us on this cosmic journey and learn about the forces that shape our universe. See the universe through the lens of the James Webb Space Telescope and let your imagination take flight.

🌟🔭 #OrionNebula #SpaceExploration #JamesWebbTelescope #CosmicWonders