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The Hubble Space Telescope captures extraordinary images of young stars, shedding light on star formation in the Orion Nebula. 436724

Written by Gadgets 360 Staff | Updated: 20 January 2025 19:00 IST

Hubble Telescope Captures Stunning View of Orion Nebula’s Protostars

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Discover Hubble's breathtaking glimpse of the Orion Nebula and its emerging protostars

Highlights

Hubble reveals stunning image of the Orion Nebula
Protostars HOPS 150 and HOPS 153 reshape their surroundings
Jets from HOPS 153 influence star formation in the nebula

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The Hubble Space Telescope has captured an extraordinary view of the Orion Nebula, the closest star-forming region to Earth, located approximately 1,500 light-years away. This new image highlights protostars HOPS 150 and HOPS 153, which are playing a significant role in reshaping their surrounding environment. The nebula, visible to the naked eye near the constellation Orion's belt, is illuminated by the activities of these young stars, offering scientists a glimpse into the earliest stages of star formation.

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NASA, observations of the emitted infrared light suggest that HOPS 150 is midway through its evolution into a mature star system.

Jets from HOPS 153 Transforming the Nebula i5w1k

The narrow jet seen in the image originates from HOPS 153, another protostar situated nearby but still embedded in dense gas. Though HOPS 153 remains obscured by its birth nebula, the jet's impact on the surrounding material is clearly visible. This jet carves out regions in the interstellar medium, releasing energy and creating disturbances that may influence the formation of nearby stars. The interactions between the gas inflows and outflows are crucial for understanding how young stars shape their environments.

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The findings, ed by data from NASA and ESA, provide insights into how protostars transition into fully developed stars, altering their surroundings and impacting the interstellar medium. These processes hold vital clues about the dynamics of star formation in our galaxy.

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