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science-and-technology1 year ago•2 min saved

James Webb Telescope Captures Massive Asteroid Collision

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured evidence of a massive collision between two giant asteroids in the Beta Pictoris star system, located 63 light years from Earth. The collision, which produced a vast amount of dust, was initially observed by the Spitzer Space Telescope in 2004-2005. The recent disappearance of this dust suggests a cataclysmic event, providing insights into the early stages of planetary formation and the commonality of such processes in star systems.

via Futurism|

#asteroids #beta-pictoris #cosmic-collision

astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

"Unexplained 'Cat Tail' Phenomenon Spotted by James Webb Telescope Near Star"

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured images of a peculiar "cat tail" feature extending from the protoplanetary disk of the young star Beta Pictoris, located 63 light-years away. This unusual structure, observed at a slight angle to the main disk, has puzzled scientists and suggests a more active and chaotic system than previously thought. The tail, estimated to be equivalent in mass to some of the largest asteroids in our solar system, may have formed from a collision within the disk, with material being stretched and shaped by the star's light. Additionally, the telescope revealed that Beta Pictoris' two disks are different temperatures, indicating that the secondary disk is likely composed of predominantly dark-hued, organic matter rather than gas.

via Yahoo Life|

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astronomy2 years ago•4 min saved

"Unexplained 'Cat Tail' Phenomenon Spotted by James Webb Telescope"

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured new images of a peculiar "cat's tail" of gas and dust flowing from the Beta Pictoris star's secondary planetary disk, located 63 light-years away. This unusual structure, difficult to explain, suggests a more active and chaotic system than previously thought. Researchers speculate that it may have formed from an asteroid-protoplanet collision, with the star's light shaping the displaced material. Additionally, the telescope revealed that the secondary disk is hotter and likely composed of organic matter, providing new insights into the star's environment.

via Livescience.com|

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astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

"JWST Uncovers Surprising Second Disk Around Young Star Beta Pictoris"

The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed a surprising second disk around the young star Beta Pictoris, which is different in temperature and composition from the previously known disk. The new structure, dubbed the "Cat's Tail," presents a mystery to scientists, who speculate that it may have been formed by a collision event within the disk. These findings highlight the potential for new discoveries even in well-studied celestial objects and call for further research to understand these unexpected features.

via ScienceAlert|

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astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

"Webb Telescope Reveals Recent Trauma in Nearby Star System"

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a previously unseen feature in the Beta Pictoris star system, indicating a recent cosmic event within the past 100 years. This finding, made possible by the telescope's infrared vision, suggests that something traumatic happened to the star system, leading to the creation of a dusty tail-like feature. The discovery has sparked interest among astronomers, who are now studying the system to understand the cause of this event and its implications for the Beta Pictoris system's composition and dynamics.

via Mashable|

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astronomy2 years ago•9 min saved

"NASA's Webb Reveals Bizarre 'Cat's Tail' Dust Structure in Beta Pictoris"

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a cat's tail-shaped dust structure within the Beta Pictoris system, indicating recent dust production events and complex interactions within the system's debris disks. This finding expands our understanding of planetary system dynamics and provides new insights into the composition and temperature differences of the debris disks. The structure, estimated to span 10 billion miles, is believed to be the result of a dust production event, possibly a collision, that occurred around a hundred years ago. This discovery highlights the ongoing surprises and complexities within the Beta Pictoris planetary system.

via SciTechDaily|

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astronomy2 years ago•5 min saved

"NASA's Webb Spots Dusty 'Cat's Tail' in Beta Pictoris System"

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a new, previously unseen structure in the Beta Pictoris system, located 63 light-years away. The structure, shaped like a cat's tail, extends from the secondary debris disk and is composed of highly porous organic refractory material. The team of astronomers also observed differences in temperature between the two disks, indicating different compositions. The team's preferred model suggests that the cat's tail is the result of a recent dust production event, and its unusual curvature is explained as an optical illusion. These findings were presented at the 243rd meeting of the American Astronomical Society and provide new insights into the complex planetary system of Beta Pictoris.

via NASA|

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astronomy2 years ago•4 min saved

JWST uncovers extraordinary chemistry in planetary nurseries

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is revolutionizing our understanding of planetary formation by revealing the delivery of water to rocky planets in protoplanetary disks and uncovering exotic chemistry in these planetary nurseries. JWST's observations have shown that icy pebbles can drift inward from the outer part of the disk, releasing water into the inner disk and providing a raw ingredient for planet formation. Additionally, the telescope has detected a high amount of carbon in the protoplanetary disk surrounding a small star, suggesting the potential for diverse chemistry in the formation of rocky planets. JWST has also captured images of a debris disk around Beta Pictoris, revealing a filament of dust known as the "cat's tail," which is likely the result of a massive collision in the disk. These discoveries highlight the power of JWST in uncovering new insights into the formation of planets.

via Nature.com|

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