Take a Tour of the Horsehead Nebula | James Webb Space Telescope

Take a Tour of the Horsehead Nebula | James Webb Space Telescope

Dr. Macarena Garcia Marin presents the latest James Webb Space Telescope images of the Horsehead Nebula, showcasing the intricate details and structures that were previously unseen. 

These new observations offer deeper insights into the formation and evolution of this iconic nebula, enriching our understanding of stellar nurseries. 

The discussion also highlights the scientific significance of these findings, bringing complex astrophysical concepts into clearer focus.

Video Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center 

Paul Morris: Lead Producer 

Thaddeus Cesari: Script

Image Credits:

NASA/Webb, CSA, ESA, ESA/Euclid, Euclid Consortium, ESO, Digitized Sky Survey 2, N. Bartmann (ESA/Webb), E. Slawik, N. Risinger, D. De Martin, M. Zamani (ESA/Webb), K. Misselt (University of Arizona) and A. Abergel (IAS/University Paris-Saclay, CNRS)

Duration: 1 minute, 29 seconds

Release Date: Aug. 29, 2024

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