Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

HD 163296: Jet from a Star in Formation

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 22, 2021 is “HD 163296: Jet from a Star in Formation,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Visible: VLT / MUSE ( ESO ); Radio: ALMA ( ESO / NAOJ / NRAO ). The original explanation runs about 176 words.

The picture shows the the star forming system HD 163296 as captured by ALMA and VLT, including a disk and two jets. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: Visible: VLT / MUSE ( ESO ); Radio: ALMA ( ESO / NAOJ / NRAO ) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“How are jets created during star formation? No one is sure , although recent images of the young star system HD 163296 are quite illuminating.”

— APOD editors, June 22, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 22, 2021
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Visible: VLT / MUSE ( ESO ); Radio: ALMA ( ESO / NAOJ / NRAO )
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 176 words

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Source

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