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Stunning Galaxy Images Reveal Cosmic History from Infrared to X-Ray

Infrared and X-ray images reveal distant galaxy groups and clusters

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The James Webb Space Telescope, alongside Hubble and XMM-Newton, has captured a stunning image showing thousands of galaxies, including a massive galaxy group from when the Universe was 6.5 billion years old.

Why it matters: This image helps scientists study galaxy groups to understand galaxy evolution and formation of large cosmic structures.

The big picture: COSMOS-Web survey maps deep space to reveal galaxy groups up to when the Universe was only 1.9 billion years old.

Stunning stat: COSMOS-Web's 255-hour program covers 0.54 square degrees, more than twice the area of three full moons.

Commenters say: Users appreciate the breathtaking visuals and scientific insights into galaxy evolution, while some discuss the technical achievements of combining infrared and X-ray data.