NASA's James Webb and Hubble Space Telescopes have collaborated to study MACS0416, a galaxy cluster 4.3 billion light-years away.

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Their joint efforts produced a panchromatic image, merging visible and infrared light for a comprehensive cosmic view.

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This collaboration marks a new chapter in space exploration, revealing details only possible through their combined capabilities.

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Webb's infrared vision complements Hubble's legacy, pushing the boundaries of our cosmic understanding.

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The color-coded image provides insights into galaxy distances and compositions, with blue indicating closer, star-forming galaxies and red signaling distant ones.

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Over a dozen time-varying objects were discovered, likely influenced by gravitational lensing, a key focus of this study.

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Among these, a star system nicknamed "Mothra" stands out, magnified by at least 4,000 times, showcasing the power of gravitational lensing.

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Regular monitoring with Webb could unveil more such transients, hinting at a rich field of future discoveries.

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