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Centaurus A (MIRI Image)
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) reveals the nearby galaxy Centaurus A, exposing the dusty structures and hidden activity that shape t...
- Date
- Jul 6, 2026
- Observatory
- James Webb Space Telescope
- Credit
- NASA / ESA / CSA / STScI
- Archive ID
- centaurus-a-miri-image
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) reveals the nearby galaxy Centaurus A, exposing the dusty structures and hidden activity that shape this unusual system. Webb’s infrared vision unveils intricate filaments, loops, and glowing clouds of warm dust stretching across its center. At the heart of the galaxy, an actively feeding supermassive black hole shines brightly, surrounded by complex structures sculpted by a past galactic collision and ongoing activity.
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Image Details
About the Object
| R.A. Position | 13:25:30.09 |
|---|---|
| Dec. Position | -42:58:13.62 |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Distance | About 11 million light-years away |
| Dimensions | This image is about 8.2 arcminutes across (26,000 light-years) |
About the Data
| Data Description | This image was created with Webb data from proposal: 12496 (M. Garcia Marin). |
|---|---|
| Instrument | MIRI |
| Exposure Dates | 22 Jan. 2026 |
| Filters | F560W, F770W, F1000W |