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NGC 346 - JWST reveals hundreds of previously unknown protostars in the Small Magellanic Cloud's largest star-forming region.

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JWST

NGC 346

Also known as: DEM S 103, Lindsay 113

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Analysis

Star-forming region in the Small Magellanic Cloud providing a window into star formation in the early universe.

Key Features

Hundreds of protostars
Low-metallicity environment
Dusty filaments
Young massive stars

Fun Fact

JWST found that star formation is still ongoing here, defying expectations

Observation Details

Coordinates: RA: 0h 59m 4.56s, Dec: -72° 10' 37.2"; Constellation: Tucana
Observation Date: January 11, 2023
Instrument: NIRCam; Filters: F090W, F200W, F277W, F444W
Distance: 200.0 thousand light years

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