The NASA space telescope captured an impressive image of the Lynds 483 nebula. The stellar formation shows two cones of light in vibrant tones, hidden from the view of other observatories.
The image reveals unprecedented details about the birth of stars. Thanks to its infrared technology, the James Webb manages to penetrate dense clouds of gas and dust to capture phenomena that were previously invisible.
What is the cosmic hourglass captured by the James Webb like?
The Lynds 483 (L483) nebula is located 650 light-years from Earth, in the constellation of Serpens. In the image captured by the telescope, two protostars in full formation are observed, surrounded by an orange and blue structure reminiscent of an hourglass.
This phenomenon occurs when the protostars expel gas and dust outward. By interacting with the surrounding material, cavities of intense colors are created, which can only be detected in the infrared spectrum.
