The Formation of Stars

An illustration of a giant cloud of gas.

Discover how the James Webb Space Telescope will help scientists studying the formation of stars. The telescope will provide infrared observations and give astronomers an unprecedented view of stellar birth. Computer models show how a giant cloud of gas and dust collapses to form stars and planets.

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Keywords:
astronomy

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  • The Formation of Stars

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory, Spanish Audio Descriptions - Visual, Spanish Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English, Spanish
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    PBS Learning Media
    Length:
    2 minutes