Hello, Chittr. I just wanted to share with you one of my favorite astronomy-related images! This is an image of a protostar within the Taurus star-forming region, around 525 light years from Earth! It was taken by the James Webb Space Telescope and released to the public in 2025. This protostar, known as IRAS 04302+2247 or the "Butterfly Star" due to the wing-like shape of the nebulae at either side, features what is known as a protoplanetary disc, characterised by the dark segment of dust and gass running through the center of the star from this edge-on angle! [ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54752579005_2c72868462_3k.jpg ]
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