JWST Reveals a Hidden Structure in the Heart of the Squid Galaxy

JWST’s near- and mid-infrared images pierced the dusty center of the Squid Galaxy (M77/NGC 1068).

The observations revealed a hidden bar structure, dust-obscured core details, and active star-forming regions.

The clearer view helps astronomers study how gas, stars, and the supermassive black hole interact in the galaxy’s nucleus.