Centaurus A: a Cosmic Hub of Star Formation

WHO:

Phys.org - NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is involved in the observation of Centaurus A.

WHAT:

Phys.org - The James Webb Space Telescope's Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) reveals dusty structures and hidden activity in Centaurus A.

NASA - Centaurus A is described as a very active galaxy, unlike most nearby galaxies.

WHERE:

NASA - Centaurus A is located 11 million light-years away from Earth.

WHEN:

Phys.org - The image of Centaurus A was captured on July 6, 2026.

NASA - The image of Centaurus A was captured on July 6, 2026.

WHY:

NASA - The observation aims to understand the unusual activity and structure of Centaurus A.

HOW:

NASA - The observations were made using the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) of the James Webb Space Telescope.

(UPDATED July 30, 2026 20:29 UTC)

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is currently observing Centaurus A, a very active galaxy located 11 million light-years away from Earth. The telescope's Mid-Infrared Instrument has revealed dusty structures and hidden activity within this intriguing galaxy, with images captured on July 6, 2026. These observations aim to deepen our understanding of the unusual activity and structure of Centaurus A.