James Webb Space Telescope reveals barred spiral galaxy Messier 77

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James Webb Space Telescope captured a new image of barred spiral galaxy Messier 77, revealing its swirling arms and bright core. The galaxy, located 45 million light-years away, features an active galactic nucleus powered by a supermassive black hole. The image highlights its starburst ring and interstellar dust. M77, also known as the Squid Galaxy, is a prolific star-forming galaxy studied for its gas and dust reservoirs.


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