Powerful observatories like the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes have captured hundreds of vivid images of the cosmos. Yet even the most stunning images are a 2D representation of a 3D universe. It becomes difficult to get a sense of the true scale and structure of what we’re seeing.

By combining real data with scientific expertise and a dash of artistic license, a visualization team from NASA’s Universe of Learning has transformed one of Webb’s first images, the Cosmic Cliffs, into a 3D panorama. Viewers are invited to journey through this realm of dusty peaks and valleys.