NASA's James Webb telescope unveils stunning images of Saturn's atmosphere, galaxies

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Saturn's atmosphere have emerged thanks to the groundbreaking observations made by NASA's James Webb Telescope. Astronomers have discovered that Saturn appears incredibly dark due to the absorption of sunlight by methane gas. However, the mesmerizing rings encircling the planet remain visible, creating a captivating spectacle for observers.

Saturn's grandeur extends beyond its distinctive appearance. One picture shows the «big ball» of Saturn showcases its moons—Dione, Enceladus, and Tethys, while on the other, the image shows prominent features like the Cassini division, the biggest gap in Saturn's rings, as well as the Encke gap and rings A, B, C, and F. The James Webb Telescope has used the near-infrared light vision for these images to provide a unique perspective on Saturn.

The infrared light vision provides images that are beyond the range visible to human eye. From a distance of 1.5 million kilometers, this advanced telescope captured a series of images using the NIRCam camera. The detailed pictures unveiled faint moons within Saturn's rings that were previously unknown to us, enhancing our understanding of the planet's past and present.

The telescope's remarkable capabilities have extended beyond Saturn. Images of the Southern Ring Nebula, situated 2000 light-years away, have been obtained. This nebula consists of gas clouds surrounding a dying star alongside a secondary star.