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These 19 spiral galaxy photos appear to show that galaxies grow from the inside out, which means that star formation begins in the centre of the galaxy and spreads outward through its spiral arms.
In a bid to discover the smallest object that can form in a star-like manner, James Webb spotted the tiniest brown dwarf we've found so far.
Also known as Messier 57 (M57), the nebula is located 2,600 light years from Earth.
NASA states that as stars form, they collect gas and dust from the surrounding molecular cloud, "which appears as ribbons in Webb imagery."
James Webb's powerful infrared capability has the ability to focus on molecular hydrogen, a vital ingredient for making new stars.