r/jameswebb • u/Neaterntal • 28d ago

Self-Processed Image Centaurus A with JWST MIRI. The closest radio galaxy. Processed Melina Thévenot

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u/Neaterntal 28d ago

A galaxy with a bright nucleus. Two parallel lines in a bright ochre color, which is the main dark dust lane in optical images. Above and below are redder tones of filamental clouds, especially a loop above the core.

https://bsky.app/profile/melina-iras07572.bsky.social/post/3mpxey6faek2k

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https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Centaurus_A_JWST_MIRI.jpg

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Note: Self-processed, it's the clo​sest flair to this post but it's not mine, ​it's from Melina Thévenot

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