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Webb Telescope Captures Turbulent Star Formation in N159

  • The region N159 is located 161,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud.
  • N159 is a star nursery filled with dense clumps of gas and turbulent star formation.
  • The image was captured by the James Webb Space Telescope and released on October 22, 2026.
  • N159 is one of the satellite galaxies orbiting the Milky Way.
  • The region is known for its lower metallicity compared to other star-forming regions.
Webb Telescope Captures Turbulent Star Formation in N159 | Split Angle