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[Interview] How JWST Changed Our Understanding of Star Formation

Oct 23, 2024
52:09

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.

๐ŸŸฃ Guest: Adam Rubinstein

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

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