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"JuMBOS: New Insights from Orion Nebula Radio Signals"
astronomy1 year ago

"JuMBOS: New Insights from Orion Nebula Radio Signals"

New research using data from the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) has deepened the mystery surrounding Jupiter-mass binary objects (JuMBOs) in the Orion nebula, with only one pair emitting strong radio waves. These objects challenge current star and planet formation models, as they don't fit neatly into either category. Their existence in binary pairs contradicts common observations of binary stars and raises questions about their formation. Further research and observations are needed to understand the processes creating radio waves from JuMBOs and to potentially reveal insights into the formation and evolution of stars and planets.