Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, let's talk about this incredible lens system that JWST has imaged. It may look like a single galaxy, but here we have two galaxies on show. One elliptical galaxy in the centre, and one spiral galaxies wrapped around it, being gravitationally lensed in one of the most spectacular displays of strong lensing that I have ever seen.
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Image release: https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2025/03/Webb_spies_a_spiral_through_a_cosmic_lens
ESA Image: esawebb.org/images/potm2503a
Fishhook Galaxy dewarping: petapixel.com/2023/08/03/webb-unveils-strange-distant-galaxies-in-incredible-new-detail
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In this video, let's talk about this incredible lens system that JWST has imaged. It may look like a single galaxy, but here we have two galaxies on show. One elliptical galaxy in the centre, and one spiral galaxies wrapped around it, being gravitationally lensed in one of the most spectacular displays of strong lensing that I have ever seen.
↓↓↓ Links and more in full description below ↓↓↓
You can buy me a coffee if you enjoyed this and want to support these videos. You don't have to though, no pressure. buymeacoffee.com/chrispattison
LINKS:
Image release: https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2025/03/Webb_spies_a_spiral_through_a_cosmic_lens
ESA Image: esawebb.org/images/potm2503a
Fishhook Galaxy dewarping: petapixel.com/2023/08/03/webb-unveils-strange-distant-galaxies-in-incredible-new-detail
Hey team!
If there is some other cool topic in physics you think we should learn about together, leave a comment down below!
Until next time, stay safe.
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Please consider subscribing if you enjoyed the video, and you can also find me on BlueSky, Twitter and Instagram:
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