James Webb Telescope Uncovers Mysterious High-Energy Radiation in Star Birth Regions
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope discovered unexpected high-energy ultraviolet radiation around five protostars in the Ophiuchus star-forming region, challenging previous assumptions that young stars do not produce such radiation. The findings suggest the radiation is likely generated internally, possibly from shocks during material infall or jets from the protostars, prompting a reevaluation of star formation models.
