Astronomers Capture First Detailed Views of Turbulent Activity on a Distant Star

For the first time, astronomers have captured detailed images of turbulent activity on a star other than our sun. Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile, researchers observed enormous gas bubbles roiling on the surface of R Doradus, a red giant star. These bubbles, which can swell to 75 times the size of our sun, are driven by heat rising from the star’s core and provide insights into the evolution of stars.

Stunning Images from NASA Reveal the Wonders of the Cosmos

NASA’s telescopes and spacecraft capture breathtaking images of nebulae, distant galaxies, and celestial objects, offering a glimpse into the vast and awe-inspiring universe. Explore the beauty of the Crab Nebula, a supernova remnant, the Perseus molecular cloud, a birthplace of stars, and the mesmerizing Small Magellanic Cloud, a neighboring galaxy.

NASA’s James Webb Telescope Captures Stunning Image of Serpens Nebula

NASA has released a breathtaking image of the Serpens Nebula, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope, showcasing bright red clumpy streaks aligned in the same direction as jets of gas emanating from newborn stars. This unique feature distinguishes the image from previous observations. The image reveals a vibrant tapestry of orange, red, and blue gas and dust, with a central bright star and multiple other stars adorned with diffraction spikes. The Serpens Nebula, located 1,300 light-years from Earth, is a hotbed of star formation and harbors intriguing features like the ‘Bat Shadow’ and a binary protostar.

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