Robert Lea is a science journalist in the U.K. whose articles have been published in Physics World, New Scientist, Astronomy Magazine, All About Space, Newsweek and ZME Science. He also writes about science communication for Elsevier and the European Journal of Physics. Rob holds a bachelor of science degree in physics and astronomy from the U.K.
Two spectacular new images from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal the stunning and intricate details of a star-birthing region in the Triangulum Galaxy.The gas clouds that fill this star-birthing region are estimated to be around 1,300 light-years across. NGC 604 is estimated to be relatively young at just 3.5 million years old; it's a mere infant in comparison to our 4.
In the NIRCam image, tendrils of gas are prominently seen as bright red threads extending from those voids. A ghostly blue and white glow around these tendrils is the result of ultraviolet light ionizing hydrogen gas. Bright orange streaks in this NIRCam image indicate the presence of carbon-based molecules called"" . This is significant because PAHs play an important role in forming both stars and planets, and are considered important building blocks for life here on Earth.
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