The Sombrero Galaxy, named for its resemblance to a wide-brimmed Mexican hat, has now been captured in a completely new light — literally. In a mesmerizing image captured by NASA’s James Webb ...
The mid-infrared view, taken by Webb’s MIRI (Mid-Infrared Instrument), alters the galaxy’s typical hat-like appearance, showcasing it as a structure resembling an archery target, with a dimmed ...