Alexander Lewis 
May 21, 2024
2024 has been an amazing year for space exploration. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured some incredible images of the universe.
Gadinsider has collected the latest 5 images from the telescope, and we can't wait to share them with you! From scorching hot planets to stunning star clusters, these images reveal the beauty and wonder of the cosmos.
Molten Lava World 55 Cancri e
The surface of 55 Cancri e, a super-Earth exoplanet, is a scorching 3,900°F (2,148°C), hotter than Venus! One side faces its star permanently, while the other is dark and cold.
Hot Gas Giant Exoplanet WASP-43b
WASP-43b, a gas giant exoplanet, has a day-side temperature of 3,000°F (1,649°C) and a night-side temperature of -200°F (-129°C). This extreme contrast is due to its tidally locked orbit.
NGC 6440
NGC 6440 is a massive globular star cluster in the Milky Way, about 28,000 light-years away. The image reveals a dense star concentration in the centre, gradually decreasing towards the outer regions.
NASA’s Webb Finds Ethanol, Other Icy Ingredients for Worlds
The James Webb Space Telescope detected icy ingredients, including ethanol, in the gas surrounding protostar L1527. This discovery suggests that the raw materials for life are widespread in the universe.
NGC 604
The telescope peers into the Triangulum galaxy, revealing the vibrant star-forming region NGC 604. This celestial wonder is home to over 200 hot, young stars, illuminating the surrounding gas and dust.
