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A star is born! And NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope was there to snap an incredible image
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A star is born! And NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope was there to snap an incredible image

[ad_1] Have you ever heard, or read, about stars being produced or taking birth? Now, you can see it too! Recently this unbelievable phenomenon has actually been captured! NASA has released a mesmerizing image snapped by the James Webb Space Telescope during star birth. The James Webb telescope was actually there to capture this breathtaking picture. Needless to say, it has kicked off quite a buzz in the scientific community.A newborn star HH12As described by NASA, stars are made of huge clouds of gas and dust also known as nebulae. They scatter the visible wavelengths of light our eyes are able to see. The image of the Star taking birth is called HH12. According to a report by BBC, this newborn star is situated about 1,300 light years from our planet. This image can help scientists hav...
Top 5 NASA James Webb Space Telescope breakthroughs that will blow your mind
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Top 5 NASA James Webb Space Telescope breakthroughs that will blow your mind

[ad_1] The year 2022 was a mesmerizing one for space exploration. Check out the top 5 discoveries by the NASA James Webb Space Telescope which awed the world. The space exploration enthusiasts around the world have been brimming with excitement ever since the moment the NASA James Webb Space Telescope was first launched in 2021. And after it was placed into its orbit and began peering into space, it did not disappoint. NASA's new eyes in space captured breathtaking images of celestial bodies both known and unknown. And just after half a year of hard work, it has shown us enough glances into space that will inspire years of research in astronomy. Read on to know about the top 5 JWST discoveries that shocked the world in 2022.Stars born in the Pillars of CreationWe all knew about the Pi...
Quasi-stars: What will happen if they enter our solar system?
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Quasi-stars: What will happen if they enter our solar system?

[ad_1] One of the most mysterious entities in the universe, Quasi-stars have perplexed astronomers for years over their existence. But what would happen if it ever entered our solar system? Find out. It is only when you look deep into space is when you realize how infinitely vast it is and how astoundingly large objects it carries within it. We all know that compared to the outer planets and the Sun, the size of Earth becomes insignificantly small. But even our Sun, which is the largest celestial body in the solar system, feels small when compared to some of the larger stars. For example, UY Scuti is approximately 1700 times larger than the Sun. But even these stars feel as big as a pebble when compared to the mythical quasi-star. So, what are they, how do they form and what can happe...