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NASA Webb Telescope Unlocks Millions Of Stars Hidden In Cigar Galaxy

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June 27, 2026 • 51 views
Original source: Hot Hardware
NASA Webb Telescope Unlocks Millions Of Stars Hidden In Cigar Galaxy

NASA’s hard-working James Webb Space Telescope has successfully pierced through interstellar dust to capture 16.5 million stars inside the Cigar Galaxy. Once again, thanks to its infrared instruments, the observatory has unlocked a stunning, detailed view of …

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