For the first time, astronomers have observed the birth of a solar system beyond our own. Using advanced telescopes, they captured the moment planets began to form around a star, revealing the early stages of planetary assembly.
Astronomers have uncovered a dense stellar nursery filled with newborn stars in the Circinus West molecular cloud, a massive 'dark nebula' that reveals the dynamic process of star formation.
A breathtaking image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope reveals a cosmic tornado created by a newborn star, aligning perfectly with a distant galaxy. This stunning sight showcases the dynamic processes of star formation in the Chamaeleon I Cloud.
