"Nasa's James Webb Telescope Witnesses Spectacular Birth of Sun-like Star"

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"Nasa's James Webb Telescope Witnesses Spectacular Birth of Sun-like Star"
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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of Herbig-Haro 211 (HH 211), a young star similar to our Sun in its early stages. The image reveals a jet of gas being expelled from the star, creating luminous areas known as Herbig-Haro objects. These objects provide valuable insights into the formation of baby stars and their jets. The James Webb Space Telescope's ability to detect infrared light allows it to penetrate the dust and gas surrounding the star, providing a clearer view. The image suggests the possibility of a binary star system at the core of HH 211, which further observations may uncover.

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