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astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

Revealing the Cosmic Surroundings of Emerging Stars

Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to capture stunning images of an interstellar jet emitted from a newly forming star. By comparing these images with archival data, researchers have gained new insights into the chemistry of the surrounding environment. The observations focused on Herbig-Haro 211, a powerful interstellar jet expelled from a spinning protostar in the Perseus cloud complex, located 321 parsecs away from Earth. These high-resolution infrared images provide detailed information about the material expelled from protostars, shedding light on the birth of stars and the dynamics of their surroundings.

via Nature.com|

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space2 years ago•1 min saved

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

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.

via Times of India|

#herbig-haro-211 #infrared-light #james-webb-space-telescope

science-and-astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

"Webb Telescope Captures Spectacular Supersonic Jets from Young Star"

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of Herbig-Haro 211, a young star located about 1,000 light-years away in the constellation Perseus. The image reveals jets of star matter blasting from the poles of the star at supersonic speeds. The telescope's infrared capabilities allow astronomers to study the chemical makeup and behavior of young stars, providing insights into their evolution. The jets from young stars are slower and richer in molecules compared to those from older stars, as the shock waves surrounding the young star are not yet strong enough to shred the jets' molecules into individual atoms.

via Space.com|

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space2 years ago•1 min saved

"Webb Telescope Captures Stunning Image of Star's Bipolar Jet"

The Webb Space Telescope has captured an image of bipolar jets known as Herbig-Haro 211, which shoot outwards in opposite directions from a young star located about 1,000 light-years away in the constellation Perseus. The jets, composed of excited emissions of molecules like carbon monoxide and silicon monoxide, were imaged using Webb's Near-Infrared Camera. The image reveals knotty and wiggling regions composed of silicon monoxide, with the outflow nearest to the protostar traveling at speeds between 48 to 60 miles per second. The resolution of Webb's infrared and near-infrared wavelengths allows for a clearer view of the jets through the surrounding gas and dust. The object still holds secrets, including the possibility that the unresolved protostar at its core may be a binary star.

via Gizmodo|

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