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Many stars and galaxies including two spiral galaxies and three merging galaxies.
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Rubin Observatory Stuns and Awes With Sprawling First Look Images

Kimberly M. S. Cartier, News Writing and Production Intern for Eos.org by Kimberly M. S. Cartier 23 June 202523 June 2025

Wow. Just wow.

A gif showing the five first images from JWST, split into six images that flash for 2 seconds each. In order they are: the first deep field, the spectrum of WASP-96B, Stephan’s Quintet, the Southern Ring Nebula in near-infrared light, the Southern Ring Nebula in midinfrared light, and the Carina Nebula. Further descriptions of each image can be found within the article.
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The First Look at Our New Astronomy Paradigm

Kimberly M. S. Cartier, News Writing and Production Intern for Eos.org by Kimberly M. S. Cartier 12 July 202215 July 2022

Five galaxies, two nebulae, an exoplanet, and the early universe—JWST’s first images provide a cross section of the science yet to come.

Illustration of galaxies
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Wanted for Grand Theft Galaxy: The Milky Way

Rachel Crowell, Science Writer by Rachel Crowell 12 November 201910 January 2023

Several dwarf galaxies orbiting the Milky Way were likely stolen from the Large Magellanic Cloud.

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Gazing Toward the Universe's Edge: Hubble's Deep Field Legacy

JoAnna Wendel, freelance science writer and illustrator by JoAnna Wendel 29 April 201510 March 2023

Hubble's sensitive cameras give scientists a chance to witness the birth of galaxies.

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