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Daisy Dobrijevic

Spectacular spiral galaxy revealed by James Webb Space Telescope | Space photo of the day for March 4, 2026

Spiral galaxy NGC 5134 captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. (Image credit: ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, A. Leroy)

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured a truly spectacular view of the spiral galaxy NGC 5134, revealing glowing dust clouds, newborn stars and the ongoing cycle of stellar life and death.

Located about 65 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo, the galaxy may seem distant, but in cosmic terms, it's relatively close. This proximity allows the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to resolve remarkable details in the tightly wound spiral arms of the galaxy.

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