[Interview] How JWST Changed Our Understanding of Star Formation

Published: Oct. 23, 2024, 8 p.m.

We know that stars start with a cloud of gas and then turn into a glowing ball. But how exactly does this process happen? How do stars turn on? Astronomers have been using JWST to find out.

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  • 00:00 Intro
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  • 02:39 Young stars
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  • 11:55 Going from not-a-star to a star
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  • 14:22 JWST data
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  • 33:51 Working with JWST
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  • 45:54 Current obsessions
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  • 50:12 Final thoughts
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