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“The Majestic Tarantula Nebula”

A section of the Tarantula Nebula (NGC 2070)
A section of the Tarantula Nebula (NGC 2070) Image: Steeve Body

This stupendous shot of the Tarantula Nebula, which lies 161,000 light-years from Earth, showcases the range of colors present in the nebula’s tendrils. The nebula was imaged by the Webb Space Telescope last year.