8 Stunningly Colourful Nebulae Images by NASA’s James Webb Telescope

By Sheetal Kumari | May 19, 2025

8 Stunningly Colourful Nebulae Images by NASA’s James Webb Telescope

Launched on December 25, 2021, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is a potent observatory built to conduct in-depth studies of the universe’s oldest galaxies and far-off exoplanets.

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The Carina Nebula, located 7,600 light-years away, is a vast star-forming region. James Webb’s infrared vision reveals intricate details and vibrant colors.

Carina Nebula

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The Orion Nebula, a local star-forming complex, is captured in breathtaking detail by James Webb. See the birth of stars and planetary systems.

Orion Nebula

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The Tarantula Nebula, which can be found in the Large Magellanic Cloud, is an active star-forming complex. The intricate shape and colors of its image by James Webb can be seen here.

Tarantula Nebula

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The Ring Nebula, a planetary nebula, is the left-over of a star that lost its outer layer. James Webb’s photo shows its otherworldly beauty and intricate structure.

Ring Nebula

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The Southern Ring Nebula is a planetary nebula, seen in exquisite detail by James Webb. See the delicate structure and rich colors of this cosmic wonder.

Southern Ring Nebula

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The Pillars of Creation, in the Eagle Nebula, are famous star-forming regions. James Webb’s photo shows their complex structure and bright colors.

Pillars of Creation

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NGC 346, a star-forming region in the Small Magellanic Cloud, is photographed in exquisite detail by James Webb. See new stars and planetary systems being born.

NGC 346

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NGC 281, or the Pacman Nebula, is a star-forming region that features the detailed structure and brilliant colors of a young star cluster.

NGC 281 (Pacman Nebula)

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