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Crab Nebula - JWST captures the Crab Nebula — the remnant of a supernova explosion witnessed by Chinese astronomers in 1054 CE.

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JWST

Crab Nebula

Also known as: M1, NGC 1952, Taurus A

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Analysis

Supernova remnant powered by a central pulsar, showing synchrotron radiation and dust formation.

Key Features

Pulsar wind nebula
Synchrotron radiation
Dusty filaments
Ionisation shells

Fun Fact

The Crab pulsar spins 30 times per second

Observation Details

Coordinates: RA: 5h 34m 31.92s, Dec: +22° 0' 50.4"; Constellation: Taurus
Observation Date: October 30, 2023
Instrument: NIRCam; Filters: F162M, F480M
Distance: 6.5 thousand light years

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