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Webb Alignment Evaluation Image — image from the Hubble Space Telescope

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Webb Alignment Evaluation Image

April 28, 2022 · ESA/Hubble

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While the purpose of this image was to focus on the bright star at the centre (called 2MASS J17554042+6551277) for alignment evaluation, Webb's optics and NIRCam are so sensitive that galaxies and stars in the background also show up. This image uses a red filter to optimise visual contrast.