Some mountains are made of starlight.

These glowing peaks are the edge of a star-forming region, revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope. Take a closer look at the Cosmic Cliffs, then wander through a gallery that makes the universe feel a little less distant.

Source: NASA · Webb

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