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science4 months ago•1 min saved

James Webb Detects Massive Stellar Jets at Milky Way's Edge

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have observed a massive stellar jet emanating from a young star on the outskirts of the Milky Way, with twin jets extending over eight light-years, illuminating the process of star formation and interaction with interstellar dust.

via European Space Agency|

#interstellar-gas #james-webb-space-telescope #milky-way

science4 months ago•5 min saved

NASA Webb Detects Massive Stellar Jet on Milky Way's Edge

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured a rare, massive stellar jet stretching 8 light-years from a young star in the outer Milky Way, providing insights into the formation of massive stars and supporting the core accretion model over chaotic theories like competitive accretion.

via NASA Science (.gov)|

#milky-way #nasa-webb-telescope #protostar