Starburst Galaxy Centaurus A

Its proximity to Earth makes Centaurus A an ideal target for studying active galactic nuclei and their role in galaxy evolution.

NASA30 Jul 20261 min read

Starburst Galaxy Centaurus A — Image via NASA

In this July 6, 2026, image, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) reveals the nearby galaxy Centaurus A, exposing the dusty structures and hidden activity that shape this unusual system. Centaurus A is 11 million light-years away from Earth, relatively close in cosmic terms. Yet, unlike most nearby galaxies, it is very active, […]

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