Tag: star formation
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Rogue Planet Cha 1107-7626 Reveals Star-Lized Growth in Formation
Introduction: A rogue planet in the making In a discovery that challenges how we imagine planets forming, astronomers have observed a rogue planet—an object not bound to any star—experiencing a dramatic growth spurt. The planet, designated Cha 1107-7626, is thought to be five to ten times the mass of Jupiter and is currently in the…
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Gravity’s Tug-of-War: How Gravity Reorients Magnetic Fields in Star Clusters
Overview: A cosmic tug-of-war in star-forming clouds In the largest and most detailed survey to date, astronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) have captured new evidence about how gravity and magnetic fields shape the birth of massive stars. Focusing on regions where gas and dust densify to form protostars, researchers mapped the magnetic…
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Cosmic Clouds in N11: Hubble’s Oct 7, 2025 Photo of the Day
Hubble’s Oct 7, 2025 Photo of the Day: A Glimpse into Stellar Nurseries Cosmic clouds and newborn stars take center stage in the latest Hubble Space Telescope release, celebrating the agency’s ongoing mission to unveil the hidden beauty of our galactic neighborhood. The “Hubble Photo of the Day” for October 7, 2025, captures a vivid…
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Hubble Delivers Stunning N11 View from the Large Magellanic Cloud
Hubble’s October 7, 2025 Spotlight: A Cosmic Snapshot of N11 On October 7, 2025, the Hubble Space Telescope offered the astronomy community and the public a compelling glimpse into one of the Large Magellanic Cloud’s most active star-forming regions: N11. This image is more than a pretty picture. It’s a window into how stars are…
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Lab Breakthrough in Star Formation Wins Dawson Award
Breakthrough Spotlight: A Lab Breakthrough in Star Formation A team of scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) and Princeton University has earned the prestigious Dawson Award for a lab breakthrough in star formation. The research reveals new insights into how swirling matter can organize itself into stars, the…
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Star Formation Breakthrough Wins Dawson Award for PPPL
Groundbreaking Dawson Award recognizes a lab breakthrough in star formation A team of scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) and Princeton University has earned the Dawson Award for a groundbreaking study on how swirling matter in laboratory plasmas can lead to the formation of stars, planets, and even supermassive…
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Spider Pulsars: The Cosmic Predators of Space
Introduction to Spider Pulsars When we think of spiders, we often envision them in our gardens or homes, spinning webs to catch unsuspecting insects. But what if these arachnids had a cosmic counterpart? Enter the realm of spider pulsars, fascinating celestial phenomena discovered and cataloged by a team of physicists, including Professor Manuel Linares Alegret…
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James Webb Space Telescope Captures Enormous Star Jets
Introduction to the James Webb Space Telescope The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos since its launch. With its powerful instruments and ability to capture detailed images of celestial phenomena, the JWST continues to unveil secrets of the universe. One of its latest and most striking discoveries is a…
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Astronomers Capture Stunning Images of Star Birth Jets
Introduction to Star Formation in the Milky Way In a groundbreaking achievement, a team of Japanese astronomers has successfully captured clear images of jets and outflows from a young star, located an astonishing 26,000 light years away in the Milky Way. This remarkable discovery offers unprecedented insights into the complex processes of star formation. Understanding…
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Astronomers Capture Birth Jets of a Young Star 26,000 Light-Years Away
Unveiling Stellar Formation: A Breakthrough Discovery For the first time, astronomers have successfully captured clear images of jets and outflows emanating from a young star, located an astonishing 26,000 light-years away in the Milky Way. This remarkable achievement was made possible by a dedicated team of Japanese astronomers utilizing the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA),…