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Image: Starburst galaxy Centaurus A

Image: Starburst galaxy Centaurus A
Phys.org Thursday 30 July 2026, 19:20 UTC 1 min read
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In this July 6, 2026, image, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) reveals the nearby galaxy Centaurus A, exposing the dusty structures and hidden activity that shape this unusual system.

In this July 6, 2026, image, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) reveals the nearby galaxy Centaurus A, exposing the dusty structures and hidden activity that shape this unusual system.
Starburst (ORG) NASA (ORG) James Webb Space Telescope's (PERSON) Mid-Infrared Instrument (ORG) MIRI (LOCATION)
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