Webb telescope reveals star formation in the Milky Way's largest nursery

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The James Webb Space Telescope has captured detailed infrared images of Sagittarius B2, the Milky Way's most active star-forming region. These images reveal stars and cosmic dust within the dense molecular cloud, located near the galaxy's center. Webb's infrared capabilities allow scientists to see through thick gas and dust to study star formation. Sagittarius B2, despite its gas content, produces half of the galaxy's stars. Researchers will analyze the captured stars to understand their formation processes.


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