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This high-resolution image, captured by the NIRCam instrument, showcases the stunning NGC 346 star-forming region located in the Small Magellanic Cloud galaxy. The vibrant colors and intricate details of this image will add a touch of cosmic wonder to your device. This wallpaper is completely free to download, and compatible with both iOS and Android. So don't hesitate, download now and let NGC 346 take your phone's background to new heights.
The dynamic star cluster NGC 346 is located within a nebula 200,000 light years away and is visible in this image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam). Webb shows that there are far more building blocks for planets and stars than previously thought, in the form of clouds that are dense with dust and hydrogen.
Two different types of hydrogen can be seen in the gas arcs and plumes in this image. The more orange gas represents dense, molecular hydrogen, which is much colder at around -200 °C (approximately -300 °F) or less, and associated dust, whereas the pink gas represents energized hydrogen, which is typically as hot as around 10,000 °C (approximately 18,000 °F) or more. The environment is excellent because of the colder gas.