Hubble Telescope Has Sight of a Massive Star Forming

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 Hubble Telescope Has Sight of a Massive Star Forming

Hubble Space Telescope captures a nearby star-forming region called IRAS 16562-3959.

Hubble Space Telescope captures a nearby star-forming region called IRAS 16562-3959. This image is a stunning example of the exciting and colorful activity that occurs in space. Captured by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, it showcases a nearby star-forming region known as IRAS 16562-3959. This region is situated within the Milky Way, approximately 5,900 light-years from Earth in the constellation Scorpius.


The image is composed of observations from Hubble's Wide Field Camera 3, utilizing four separate filters to achieve its detailed nuances of color. These filters are comprised of highly specialized material that can slide in front of the instrument's light sensors, allowing very specific wavelengths of light to pass through with each observation. This approach is incredibly useful, as different wavelengths of light can tell us about the region's composition, temperature, and density.


At the center of the image, it is believed that IRAS 16562-3959 has a massive star that is still in the process of forming. This star is estimated to be about 30 times the mass of our Sun, and its formation is a rare and fascinating event. The dark, shadowy clouds that surround the star appear so because they are blocking the near-infrared wavelengths of light that Hubble observed. However, near-infrared light does leak out mainly on two sides – upper left and lower right – where a powerful jet from the massive protostar clears away the dust.


Multi-wavelength images like this incredible Hubble scene help us gain a better understanding of how the most massive, brightest stars in our galaxy form. By studying the composition, temperature, and density of regions like IRAS 16562-3959, we can learn more about the conditions that lead to the formation of stars, and ultimately, gain a deeper understanding of the universe around us.

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