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: A new composite from the Hubble and James Webb telescopes highlights the heart of this giant spiral galaxy, located 25 million light-years away.

: A searchable database of every featured image and explanation dating back to 1995. nasa photo

Beyond the daily APOD, NASA has recently released several other major visual updates: : A new composite from the Hubble and

You can explore and create with NASA's extensive image archives through these official features: : As these newborn stars grow, their intense

These light-year-sized structures are sculpted by energetic ultraviolet light from nearby hot stars.

: As these newborn stars grow, their intense radiation will eventually cause the surrounding cold gas and dust to disperse. Latest Space Photography Highlights

: A recent Hubble feature (April 26) showcases pillar-like gas and dust structures in the Carina Nebula being slowly destroyed by the stars forming within them. Interactive NASA Media Tools