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astronomy1 year ago

"Solving Cosmic Mysteries: Baby Star 'Sneezes' Unveil Development Secrets"

Astronomers have observed a baby star in the Taurus constellation "sneezing" out dust, gas, and magnetic energy, shedding most of its magnetic energy early in its evolution. This shedding mechanism prevents the star's high-spinning profile from breaking apart. The discovery, made using the ALMA observatory, suggests that such sneezing events could be a common method by which stars evolve. The expelled material may remain in interstellar space for eons, and further research will investigate the impact of these events on planet formation.

astronomy1 year ago

"Dracula's Chivito: A Strange New Star Discovery"

Astronomers have discovered a new object in space, named Dracula's Sandwich, which resembles a baby star surrounded by a disk of dust and gas. This rare find, also known as Chivito, after Uruguay's national dish, is similar to an earlier discovery called Gomez's Hamburger. Both objects are baby stars located in empty space, defying the typical stellar nursery environment. This presents a unique opportunity for scientists to study the formation and lifecycle of isolated baby stars.

astronomy1 year ago

"Dracula's Sandwich: A Strange Object Revealing a New Kind of Baby Star"

Astronomers have discovered a new object in the Milky Way, nicknamed Dracula's Chivito, which resembles a baby star surrounded by a disk of dust and gas, earning its name from its sandwich-like appearance. Similar to a previously discovered object called Gomez's Hamburger, Dracula's Chivito is located in relatively empty space, challenging our understanding of star formation. This rare find offers an opportunity to study the vertical structure of star formation and suggests that isolated baby stars may be more common than previously thought, raising questions about their origins.