The image shows the spiral galaxy NGC 4321, captured by both the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the Hubble Space Telescope. The galaxy is located approximately 45 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo.
The JWST image reveals a stunning level of detail, with the galaxy's sweeping arms and central bulge visible in unprecedented clarity. The Hubble data provides context for the galaxy's overall structure and the distribution of stars and gas within it.
NGC 4321 is one of the most massive galaxies in the local universe, containing hundreds of billions of stars. It is also home to a supermassive black hole at its center, which plays a crucial role in regulating the galaxy's evolution.
This image is part of the PHANGS (Physics at High Angular Resolution in Nearby Galaxies) survey, which aims to study the properties and behavior of galaxies like NGC 4321. By combining data from JWST, Hubble, and other telescopes, scientists can gain a deeper understanding of how these galaxies form and evolve over billions of years.
The image is credited to NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Janice Lee (STScI), Thomas Williams (Oxford), and the PHANGS Team. It was published on January 29, 2024.
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