Eli5: Why can we see galaxies but not closer stars/planets

Question

The JWST took a picture of a cheek load of galaxies, yet we can’t see pluto very well? The answer is probably super simple lol

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Answer 1

They’re much bigger and brighter, assuming you live near one, you can see a mountain 100 miles away but I doubt you’d spot a the bee that’s 100 feet away