October 31, 2026

Ghostly Cat’s Head Nebula lurks within sight of Hubble and Webb

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Hubble and Webb telescopes viewed the Cat's Head Nebula. The Cat's Head Nebula is located approximately 7500 light-years away from Earth within the Carina Nebula. Hubble's visible-light view shows a dark dust pillar, while Webb's infrared-light imagery reveals many hidden stars.

Topics: NASA/ESA/CSA missions and funding