ESA/Hubble/Webb weic2219: Webb Catches Fiery Hourglass as New Star Forms — Webb’s NIRCam Instrument Shows the Beginning of Protostar Evolution. The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope has revealed the once-hidden features of the protostar within the dark cloud L1527 with its Near Infrared Camera (NIRCam), providing insight into the formation of a new star. These blazing clouds within the Taurus …

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16 November 2022

The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope has revealed the once-hidden features of the protostar within the dark cloud L1527 with its Near Infrared Camera (NIRCam), providing insight into the formation of a new star. These blazing clouds within the Taurus star-forming region are only visible in infrared light, making it an ideal target for Webb.

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16 November 2022

 
         
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