Cosmic 'Tree Rings' Reveal Star's Violent Birth
Astronomers have discovered over 400 cosmic 'tree rings' around a young star, providing the first direct evidence of how stars grow through violent outbursts.
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Cosmic Nursery NGC 2264 Reveals Star Formation Secrets
Located 2,700 light-years away, the stellar nursery NGC 2264 offers a detailed look at star formation, featuring the famous Christmas Tree cluster and Cone Nebula.
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Webb Telescope Reveals Stunning 'Cosmic Cliffs' Nursery
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning new image, the 'Cosmic Cliffs', revealing a hidden stellar nursery in the Carina Nebula, 9,100 light-years away.
#James Webb Space Telescope#Astronomy#NASA
Webb Telescope Finds Mysterious UV Light Around Infant Stars
A new study using the James Webb Space Telescope reveals unexpected UV radiation around infant stars, challenging current theories of star formation.
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Vast 'Cosmic Bat' Nebula Captured in Stunning New Image
Astronomers have captured a stunning, highly detailed image of a giant bat-shaped nebula located 10,000 light-years away, revealing an active star-forming region.
#Astronomy#Nebula#Space
Water in Distant Star System Is Older Than Its Sun
New research on the V883 Orionis star system shows its water is older than the star itself, suggesting Earth's water may also predate the sun.
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Webb Telescope Reveals New Details in Pillars of Creation
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunningly detailed new image of the Pillars of Creation, revealing newborn stars hidden within the cosmic dust.
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Webb Telescope Captures Star Nursery in Nearby Galaxy
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a detailed new image of NGC 346, a vibrant star-forming region located 210,000 light-years away.
#James Webb Space Telescope#NASA#Astronomy
Cosmic Dust May Be Spongy, Not Solid, Study Suggests
A new scientific review suggests cosmic dust is more like a fluffy sponge than a solid rock, a finding that could reshape our understanding of star and planet formation.
#Astronomy#Astrochemistry#Space
Webb Telescope Images Milky Way's Largest Star Nursery
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured detailed new images of Sagittarius B2, the largest star-forming region in the Milky Way, located 25,000 light-years away.
#James Webb Space Telescope#Astronomy#Star Formation
Webb Telescope Images Star Nursery Near Galactic Center
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured detailed new images of Sagittarius B2, a highly active star-forming region near the Milky Way's center.
#James Webb Space Telescope#Star Formation#Milky Way
Gaia Telescope Data Reveals 3D Map of Stellar Nurseries
Data from the Gaia Space Telescope has been used to create a new 3D map of star-forming regions, charting 44 million stars up to 4,000 light-years away.
#Gaia Telescope#Milky Way#Star Formation