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at a distance of about 73

and composition of the nebula with a level of detail not previously possible

Webb’s keen infrared vision helps the telescope peer back in time

Galaxy in Zenith Size:100x100 cm AS11-40-5903Every summer, our galaxy passes through the Zenith of the night sky. It is often difficult to see due to light pollution, but if you are in a very dark place in the mountains and look more widely into the night sky, you can easily spot the galactic disk. This photo perfectly shows what light pollution is and how thick the atmosphere is above us relative to the angle we are looking at it. The green airglow, the local group galaxies M31 and M33, the