JWST First Images

4 images, each with verified provenance.

• A dark field scattered with thousands of galaxies of many colours; several appear stretched into arcs by gravitational lensing.

  Galaxy cluster SMACS 0723

  Public Domain

  Webb's First Deep Field (SMACS 0723)

  NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI

• A glowing, cliff-like edge of orange gas and dust below a starry blue expanse, with newborn stars sparkling throughout.

  Carina Nebula (NGC 3372)

  Public Domain

  Cosmic Cliffs in the Carina Nebula

  NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI

• A shimmering shell of orange and blue gas expanding around a pair of central stars.

  Southern Ring Nebula (NGC 3132)

  Public Domain

  The Southern Ring Nebula

  NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI

• Four interacting galaxies clustered together with a fifth foreground galaxy, amid countless background stars and galaxies.

  Stephan's Quintet (galaxy group)

  Public Domain

  Stephan's Quintet

  NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI