With its state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge instruments, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is set to revolutionize our understanding of the Universe. From capturing detailed images of distant galaxies to studying the atmospheres of exoplanets, the Webb telescope is capable of some seriously impressive feats.
But don’t just take our word for it – the Webb telescope has the backing of some heavy hitters, including NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Canadian Space Agency. Talk about a dream team!
Last year in July, Webb revealed a series of full-color pictures of the Universe, including majestic objects such as the Southern Ring Nebula, Stephan’s Quintet, and more.
II ZW 96 is the cosmic collision spotted by Webb
Space.com reveals that Webb has spotted the cosmic collision known as II ZW 96. The structure consists of a pair of galaxies interacting with each other and distorting.
The ongoing collision was found in the constellation Delphinus and roughly 500 million light years away from Earth. Let’s admire it together:
1/ In this video, #BFFinSpace Hubble and @ESA_Webb take a complementary look at the chaotic merging galaxies II ZW 96. pic.twitter.com/052uTrjD9e
— HUBBLE (@HUBBLE_space) December 14, 2022
With its bright stars and distinctive dolphin-shaped pattern, Delphinus is a standout among the constellations. And as the legend goes, this playful dolphin is known for causing trouble wherever it goes.
So if you see a strange rippling in the water or a sudden burst of light in the sky, you can bet that Delphinus is up to no good. But don’t worry – this mischievous dolphin is all bark and no bite, and it’s sure to bring a smile to your face with its antics.
Astronomers have studied and explored a vast number of galaxies over the years. The exact number of galaxies that have been explored is difficult to quantify, as the Universe is vast, and there are likely many more galaxies out there that have yet to be discovered.
There are several different estimates of the total number of galaxies in the Universe. Some estimates put the number at around 100 billion, while others suggest that there could be as many as two trillion galaxies or more.
