James Webb telescope reveals new details of Sombrero Galaxy in mid-infrared images

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured new mid-infrared images of the Sombrero Galaxy, revealing details not seen before. This is the first time the galaxy has been observed in this wavelength, showing its dust structure and star-forming regions. Previously known for its bright core and dust lanes, the Sombrero Galaxy now appears more like a bullseye. The new images indicate that the galaxy produces fewer stars than the Milky Way, with less than one solar mass of stars formed each year. JWST continues to provide groundbreaking images since its launch in December 2021. As it approaches its fourth year of operations, demand for its observation time has reached record levels.