"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.