Tag: molecular cloud
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James Webb telescope spies a monstrous molecular cloud shrouded in mystery – Space photo of the week
Overview: A New Look at Sagittarius B2 The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has offered astronomers a rare glimpse into one of the Milky Way’s most enigmatic nurseries: the Sagittarius B2 molecular cloud. Known for its colossal size, dense dust, and rich chemistry, Sgr B2 sits in the galaxy’s dusty heart and has long been…
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Sagittarius B2: JWST Spies a Monster Molecular Cloud
Introduction: A Giant Cloud Captured by the James Webb Space Telescope The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has offered the public another stunning look at one of the Milky Way’s most enigmatic regions: the Sagittarius B2 (Sgr B2) molecular cloud. Spanning tens of light-years in size and rich with gas, dust, and complex molecules, Sgr…
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Sagittarius B2: JWST Spots Monster Molecular Cloud — Space Photo of the Week
Intro: A Giant in the Galactic Core The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has turned its infrared gaze toward one of the Milky Way’s most enigmatic nurseries: Sagittarius B2 (Sgr B2). This enormous molecular cloud sits near the center of our galaxy, shrouded in dust and rich in molecules that are the raw ingredients for…