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223-Megapixel Photo Shows 16.5 Million Stars and Took Three Days to Capture

A 223‑megapixel image from James Webb reveals 16.5 million stars in the Cigar Galaxy after a three‑day exposure.

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The brief

The James Webb Space Telescope has produced a 223‑megapixel photograph of the Cigar Galaxy that displays roughly 16.5 million stars and required three days of exposure. Coverage highlights the unprecedented detail of the galaxy’s stellar halo and the technical effort behind the image.

Yahoo, The Times of India, NASA.gov, Universe Space Tech, Boing Boing, Tomorrow’s World Today and PetaPixel all report on the capture, noting the halo’s brilliance and the three‑day imaging process. Coverage indicates interest in how Webb may reveal hidden galaxies, as discussed by Tomorrow’s World Today.

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Quick answers

What instrument captured the 223‑megapixel image?

The James Webb Space Telescope, as reported by NASA.gov and other outlets.

How many stars are visible in the new photograph?

About 16.5 million stars, according to Yahoo, The Times of India and NASA.gov.

How long did the exposure for the image take?

Three days, noted by Boing Boing and PetaPixel.

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James Webb Space Telescope Cigar Galaxy 223-megapixel NASA astronomy

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