.NASA releases close-up image of star formation for James Webb telescope anniversary
“In just one year, the James Webb Space Telescope has transformed humanity’s view of the cosmos, peering into dust clouds and seeing light from faraway corners of the universe for the very first time,” NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said in a press release Wednesday. “Every new image is a new discovery, empowering scientists around the globe to ask and answer questions they once could never dream of.”NASA published an image of the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex, a space region that’s forming stars.
The Webb telescope captured “bipolar jets of molecular hydrogen” displayed as red and purple hues in the upper third and to the right of the image. Cosmic dust creates a “glowing cave of dust” in the lower half of the photograph, created by a star, S1, which NASA reports has notably more mass than Sol.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope launched in December 2021 from French Guiana with the mission of exploring deep space, searching for the first stars and galaxies to capture data about exoplanet atmospheres. “Webb is an investment in American innovation but also a scientific feat made possible with NASA’s international partners that share a can-do spirit to push the boundaries of what is known to be possible,” Nelson said. “Thousands of engineers, scientists, and leaders poured their life’s passion into this mission, and their efforts will continue to improve our understanding of the origins of the universe — and our place in it.
“Webb’s first year of science has not only taught us new things about our universe, but it has revealed the capabilities of the telescope to be greater than our expectations, meaning future discoveries will be even more amazing,” Eric Smith, associate director for research in the Astrophysics Division at NASA Headquarters and Webb program scientist, said in the press release.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
NASA selects new head of science for the James Webb Space TelescopeThe longtime agency insider has a distinguished career at NASA.
Les mer »
James Webb Space Telescope captures spectacular image of nearby stellar nurseryThe stellar nursery in the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex features about 50 young stars, all similar to Earth's sun or smaller.
Les mer »
NASA shares incredible close-up of Sun-like star formation for James Webb anniversaryBREAKING One year after science operations began, NASA shares a mesmerizing image of the nearest Sun-like star-forming region, Rho Ophiuchi.
Les mer »
James Webb Space Telescope time travels billions of years in amazing 3D visualization (video)The first data release from the CEERS survey features a region known as the Extended Groth Strip and sends viewers back to shortly after the Big Bang.
Les mer »
Webb Space Telescope spots most distant black hole yet. More may be lurkingAstronomers have discovered the most distant black hole yet using the Webb Space Telescope, but that record isn't expected to last.
Les mer »
Webb Space Telescope spots most distant black hole yet. More may be lurkingAstronomers have discovered the most distant black hole yet using NASA's Webb Space Telescope. science kprc2 click2hou nasa space
Les mer »