Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 19, 2023

HH 211: Jets from a Forming Star

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 19, 2023 is “HH 211: Jets from a Forming Star,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , Webb ; Processing: Tom Ray ( DIAS Dublin ). The original explanation runs about 144 words.

Two jets are seen in red and blue moving out from a central object shroueded by a diffuse dark brown. The rest of the frame is dark but with an few bright stars. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , Webb ; Processing: Tom Ray ( DIAS Dublin ) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Do stars always create jets as they form? No one is sure.”

— APOD editors, September 19, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 19, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , Webb ; Processing: Tom Ray ( DIAS Dublin )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 144 words