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Anatomy of a Stellar Jet

When a jet of material traveling at supersonic speeds slam into interstellar gas and dust, it creates a shock wave that compresses and heats matter. Credits Image NASA, ESA, CSA, ...

Date
Dec 13, 2023
Observatory
James Webb Space Telescope
Credit
NASA / ESA / CSA / STScI
Archive ID
4266

When a jet of material traveling at supersonic speeds slam into interstellar gas and dust, it creates a shock wave that compresses and heats matter.

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NASA, ESA, CSA, Joseph Olmsted (STScI)

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