Using data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Hubble Space Telescope to collect light in different wavelengths, a new, combined image reveals a parade of stars and galaxies within the massive galaxy cluster MACS0416, 4.3 billion light-years from the solar system.
While JWST detects infrared light invisible to humans, Hubble detects visible light; the resulting panchromatic image creates colors that help astronomers measure vast cosmic distances.
For example, a landscape of galaxies in blue and red can be seen surrounding the yellowish line of lights that make up MACS0416.
The bluest galaxies, which mostly come from Hubble's data, are both the closest to Earth and the busiest hotbeds of star formation.
The redder galaxies are much dustier and farther away.
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While JWST detects infrared light invisible to humans, Hubble detects visible light; the resulting panchromatic image creates colors that help astronomers measure vast cosmic distances.
For example, a landscape of galaxies in blue and red can be seen surrounding the yellowish line of lights that make up MACS0416.
The bluest galaxies, which mostly come from Hubble's data, are both the closest to Earth and the busiest hotbeds of star formation.
The redder galaxies are much dustier and farther away.
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