Universe images by Knut

These new versions of Webbs first images combine its infrared data with X-rays collected by NASAs Chandra X-ray Observatory, underscoring how the power of any of these telescopes is only enhanced when joined with others.



The four galaxies within Stephans Quintet are undergoing an intricate dance choreographed by gravity. (The fifth galaxy, on the left, is an interloping galaxy at a different distance.) The new Webb image (red, orange, yellow, green, blue) of this object features never-seen-before details of the results of these interactions, including sweeping tails of gas and bursts of star formation. The Chandra data (light blue) of this system has uncovered a shock wave that heats gas to tens of millions of degrees, as one of the galaxies passes through the others at speeds of around 2 million miles per hour. This new composite also includes infrared data from NASAs now-retired Spitzer Space Telescope (red, green, blue). Link til bildet: https://skaarpictures.com/iGalerieAstro/?q=item/143-nasa-s-chandra-adds-x-ray-vision-to-webb-images-stephan-s-quintet-composite main_image_galaxies_stephans_quintet_sq_nircam_miri_final-1280.jpg