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A multicolored nebula stands out against the star-studded background of space. The nebula’s central star is hidden by a blotchy pinkish cloud of dust. A strong red light radiates from this area, lighting up the nearby dust. An elongated purple ‘S’ shape is centered on the heart of the nebula, while two blue lobes stretch diagonally outward to the edges of the image, making the entire structure look like a tilted hourglass.

Red Spider Nebula

Using its Near-InfraRed Camera (NIRCam), NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has revealed never-before-seen details in the picturesque Red Spider Nebula with a rich backdrop of thousands of stars.

Image Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, J. H. Kastner (Rochester Institute of Technology)

TakenOctober 28, 2025

Image CreditESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, J. H. Kastner (Rochester Institute of Technology)

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