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📷 This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image shows spiral galaxy NGC 5668. At first glance, it doesn’t seem remarkable: it's around 90 000 light-years across, similar in size and mass to our own Milky Way, and our face-on view shows open spiral arms.  🤔 But one difference is that NGC 5668 is forming new stars 60% more quickly than our galaxy, and this enhanced star formation rate comes with a corresponding abundance of supernova explosions. 🔗https://lnkd.in/ehPRyW34

"Star formation continues to maintain a sense of mystery because it is shrouded by curtains of dust and gas, creating an obstacle in observing this process. Fortunately, Webb’s ability to peer in the infrared is an asset in navigating these murky conditions. Additionally, these NIRCam images of the very center of the starburst were obtained using an instrument mode that prevented the very bright source from overwhelming the detector. While dark brown tendrils of heavy dust are threaded throughout M82’s glowing white core even in this infrared view, Webb’s NIRCam has revealed a level of detail that has historically been obscured. Looking closer toward the center, small specks depicted in green denote concentrated areas of iron, most of which are supernova remnants. Small patches that appear red signify regions where molecular hydrogen is being lit up by a nearby young star’s radiation... Looking at M82 in slightly longer infrared wavelengths, clumpy tendrils represented in red can be seen extending above and below the galaxy’s plane. These gaseous streamers are a galactic wind rushing out from the core of the starburst."

No spatial distances via C-domain via #CTPcraft. C-domain can be described (in a way) as a non-quantum 'slipstream' in which #CTPcraft travel through to get here. (https://lnkd.in/eveiPr9c) We understand the CTPSci Sciences 'how' this works. #newscience #future #futurespace #futurespacetravel #space #travel #CTPSpace

Gliese 12 b’s estimated size may be as large as Earth or slightly smaller — comparable to Venus in our solar system. This artist’s concept compares Earth with different possible Gliese 12 b interpretations, from no atmosphere to a thick Venus-like one. Follow-up observations with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope will help determine just how much atmosphere the planet retains as well as its composition. https://lnkd.in/gPK8Rrth

In a groundbreaking effort, NASA's Chandra X-ray space telescope has produced a 3D star map that highlights stars close to the sun with favorable conditions for hosting life. By identifying stars with mild X-ray environments, the map helps narrow down candidates for future in-depth studies for potentially habitable planets. These discoveries come as Chandra marks its 25th year in space, providing essential data to prioritize observations by upcoming cutting-edge telescopes. Could we be closer to finding another Earth?

Simple yet complicated ✨ Dwarf irregular galaxy NGC 5238’s blob-like appearance may appear lackluster at first glance, but with NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, researchers can look for signs of whether NGC 5238 devoured a smaller satellite galaxy as recently as a billion years ago. A dwarf irregular galaxy like NGC 5238 merging with a smaller companion is the type of event that might have started the process of galaxy assembly in the early universe. Hubble’s observations can help test some of our most fundamental ideas of how the universe evolves! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eyVC7HCM

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Hubble telescope captured this image from 5,000 light-years from Earth. A star estimated to be 30x larger than our sun is in the process of forming. This is why we explore #space - to discover the incredible phenomena that occur all around us. Hopefully, we'll get to see a photo of this star once it is fully formed. #spaceexploration #aerospacemanufacturing #forging

Microscopic or massive? One of these images is a giant jet in space stretching more than 100,000 light years, or about the size of our Milky Way galaxy.  The other shows tiny cells dividing through fission. Which do you think is which? Read on for the answer. 🔎   Scale can be difficult to judge without context. If you guessed that the image on the left depicts a jet in space, you're correct. This extremely powerful jet originates from gas falling toward a supermassive black hole and it was captured by the Chandra X-ray Observatory (which is run by the Smithsonian for NASA). On the right are cells seen through a microscope.   Want to try another? This New York Times quiz features visual symmetry across our universe: https://lnkd.in/dqhF5qAS #Chandra25 #CosmicJourney

🌌 Breathtaking Discovery by Hubble: A Star 30 Times the Size of the Sun is Born! 🔭 The #Hubble Space Telescope has captured yet another stunning image from the depths of space! This time, the spotlight is on the star-studded region IRAS 16562-3959. But the real spectacle is hidden within the orange gas clouds... 📏 Witness the birth of a star, located a whopping 5,900 light-years away from #Earth. This incredible process begins with the clustering of dust and gas, progressing to the protostar stage. At this point, our star hasn't reached the main sequence phase yet. Can you imagine a core temperature reaching nearly 10 million degrees? 🎨 Thanks to the four different filters used by NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the color palette of this image provides clues about the temperature and density of the region. Besides the glowing dust and gas fields, dense dust clouds that block light are also part of the visual. 🌟 But these dark areas are not empty. Scientists believe that other large stars are nestled here. The spectacular view of space looks like it's straight out of a sci-fi movie... 💡 What do you think about this mesmerizing discovery? What does Hubble's latest observation reveal to us about the mysteries of space? Share your thoughts and let's embark on a journey through the depths of space together! For more: https://lnkd.in/eTYqu6zE #HubbleTelescope #SpaceExploration #StarBirth #Astronomy #Science #Space #NASA #JAXA