NASA's James Webb Space Telescope observed distant star-forming regions in the Extreme Outer Galaxy.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has successfully observed the Extreme Outer Galaxy, located over 58,000 light-years from the Milky Way's center. Utilizing its NIRCam and MIRI instruments, it imaged star-forming regions in molecular clouds Digel 1 and 2, revealing young protostars and jets. These findings enhance our understanding of star formation in various environments and are detailed in a study published in the Astronomical Journal.
September 12, 2024
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