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science3 months ago•3 min saved

Baby Star's Unique Belching May Unlock Space Mystery

ALMA and JWST have captured the first image of the launch point of protostellar jets in the HH 211 system, providing new insights into how young stars grow by shedding excess angular momentum through magnetic field-driven jets, which helps material accrete onto the star.

via Live Science|

#alma #hh-211 #jwst

science4 months ago•4 min saved

Astronomers Observe Rare Jets from Distant Young Star, Shedding Light on Star Formation

Japanese astronomers using ALMA captured images of a distant young star, Sh 2-283-1a SMM1, revealing episodic jets, complex organic molecules, and unique chemical compositions in the outer galaxy, providing insights into universal star formation processes across diverse cosmic environments.

via Rude Baguette|

#alma-observatory #outer-galaxy #planet-formation