They're 'among the deepest images of the universe ever taken.'
Almost as fabulous as the image itself is the fact that this photo was taken as part of an early test of the telescope's Fine Guidance Sensor . Its task is to make sure the cameras and mirrors are all aligned correctly.
"Even when capturing unplanned imagery during a test," NASA wrote with a flourish on its blog, "FGS is capable of producing stunning views of the cosmos." Originally taken in May and not released to the public until now, this stunning image is just a precursor for the real thing. In about a week's time, NASA will release theto see how the telescope, two decades in the making, can outdo itself.
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