James Webb telescope captures Pillars of Creation in unprecedented detail
, with an abundance of stars in view — there isn't even a galaxy within sight.
The new stars are the bright red points of light in the scene and are estimated to be 'just' a few hundred thousand years old. The red glow of the pillars, not to mention the wavy lines at some edges, are the result of jets and bow shocks that energize hydrogen and push it outward. You don't see galaxies as the gas and dust of the Milky Way's interstellar medium blocks more distant objects in such a dense area.
This enhanced capture isn't just meant for show. Scientists hope to revise their star formation models thanks to Webb's more accurate data for stars, gas and dust. That could improve humanity's understanding of early star life and, in turn, the universe at large.NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI; Joseph DePasquale , Anton M. Koekemoer , Alyssa Pagan
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