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Nebula NGC 604: Where Giants are Born

Nebula NGC 604: Where Giants are Born The James Webb Space Telescope, science's newest eye on the cosmos, has captured a breathtaking image of a stellar nursery unlike any in our Milky Way galaxy. This dazzling nebula, known as NGC 604, is often referred to as a "red carpet" due to its vibrant hues, and the reason for this name is clear in Webb's latest observations. Located a staggering 2.73 million light-years away, NGC 604 is a star-forming factory. Within its wispy red clouds, hundreds of young stars are just beginning their fiery lives. These stars are the hottest and most massive ever observed in such a concentrated region, making NGC 604 a truly unique environment. The power of Webb's infrared vision allows us to pierce through the dust and gas that shroud NGC 604 in visible light. This reveals a previously unseen spectacle: a vibrant tapestry of newborn stars, each radiating intense energy and carving out its own space within the nebula. What makes NGC 604...