NASA and Hubble reveal IRAS 04302, the Butterfly Star: Understanding how new stars and planets develop | Watch video
NASA's James Webb and Hubble telescopes have captured stunning images of a young star, IRAS 04302, revealing a butterfly-like structure. This protostar, hidden in gas and dust, offers insights into star and planet formation. The observations highlight a vast planet-forming disc, spanning 65 billion kilometers, and reflection nebulae, providing unprecedented details of early solar system development and material flows.
NASA's James Webb and Hubble telescopes have captured stunning images of a young star, IRAS 04302, revealing a butterfly-like structure. This protostar, hidden in gas and dust, offers insights into star and planet formation. The observations highlight a vast planet-forming disc, spanning 65 billion kilometers, and reflection nebulae, providing unprecedented details of early solar system development and material flows. What's Your Reaction?
