Hubble’s Mesmerizing View: A Spectacular Light Show Unveiled By A Potent Protostellar Jet
This stunning image, captured by the Hubble Space Telescope's Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3), showcases the enigmatic region known as G35.2-0.7N—a prolific hub for the birth of high-mass stars destined to end their lives in cataclysmic supernovae. These massive stars, even during their formation, wield a profound influence on their cosmic neighborhood. Within the depicted region lies at least one B-type star, the second most massive star type, and it plays a central role in the dazzling celestial spectacle we witness here.
Situated approximately 7,200 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Aquila, this awe-inspiring image unveils the intricate details of G35.2-0.7N.
It's worth noting that this captivating image was pieced together from data collected primarily for specialized ...