Carina Nebula
Nebula in Carina · 7,500 light-years
🔭 Explore Carina Nebula in the 3D map →| Type | Nebula |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Carina |
| Distance | 7,500 light-years |
| Also known as | NGC 3372 · Cosmic Cliffs |
| Imaged by | JWST, Hubble |
An immense star-forming region. JWST’s first images revealed its “Cosmic Cliffs,” glittering with newborn stars behind a ridge of gas and dust.
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