The James Webb Space Telescope, also known as the Webb telescope, is a large infrared telescope with a main mirror measuring 6.5 meters. This telescope has managed to capture a variety of images space important
Thanks to its sophistication, astronomers can make closer observations of space objects. Recently, scientists discovered a “buried treasure” within the vast Carina Nebula.
1. A group of newborn stars in the process of expanding
After conducting a more in-depth analysis of the data, the scientists discovered a developing cluster of newborn stars. The Hubble Telescope has observed this corner of the universe in the past. However, Webb’s infrared eyes allow him to see through clouds of dust and gas.
Thanks to this technology, scientists have discovered for the first time dozens of jets of energetic material exploding from young stars.
“Jets like these are telltale signs of the most exciting part of the star formation process. We only see them for a short time while protostars are actively accreting,” said Nathan Smith, a researcher at the University of Arizona in a statement.
Jets are bundles of collimated matter ejected from some astronomical objects, such as stars.
2. Webb telescope technology allows for deeper analysis
The James Webb Space Telescope or JWST (nasa.gov)The images were first released in July, but findings like these will only become apparent upon in-depth analysis.
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“It’s like finding buried treasure,” said one member of the research team, Jon Morse of the California Institute of Technology.
In analyzing Webb’s new observations, astronomers are also gaining insight into how active this star-forming region is.
By comparing the locations of previously known outflows in this region captured by Webb, with data from the Hubble archive from 16 years ago, the scientists were able to plot the speed and direction of the jet’s motion.
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3. This discovery is useful for further spatial observations
illustration A triplet of galaxies (hubblesite.org)The researchers say the discovery could usher in a new era for better understanding how stars like the sun form. With this discovery, the researchers can also analyze how all the radiation from star formation and learn about the development of nearby planets.
All of this information is very useful for determining follow-up strategies in the search for planets that have the potential to host life.
“This opens the door to what is possible to see newborn star populations in environments never seen before at the James Webb Space Telescope,” said Nathan Smith.
The sophistication of the James Webb Space Telescope allows scientists to perform deeper analysis of the images space. This analysis is useful for further spatial observations.
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