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A scene of star birth in Pismis 24, a young star cluster about 5,500 light-years from Earth, in the constellation Scorpius taken by NASA's Webb Space Telescope. NASA via AP
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—Thousands of newborn stars sparkle and dazzle in the latest snapshot by NASA’s Webb Space Telescope.
Released this week, the picture provides a breathtaking view of a nearby star-birthing center, 5,500 light-years away. A single light-year is 5.8 trillion miles.