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Curved stellar jet MHO 2147 imaged in Sagittarius

Original: The stellar jet MHO 2147 represents a complex hydrodynamic phenomenon originating from a young star embedded within a de

Astronomers are highlighting MHO 2147, a stellar jet produced by a young star buried in a dense molecular cloud some 10,000 light years away in the constellation Sagittarius. Deep infrared observations reveal a curved, knotty jet whose winding shape points to complex hydrodynamic interactions between the outflow and its surrounding gas, making it a striking example of how newborn stars shape their environments.

Why now: The striking infrared imagery and unusual curved structure of the jet have drawn attention in astronomy communities.

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• The stellar jet MHO 2147 represents a complex hydrodynamic phenomenon originating from a young star embedded within a dense molecular cloud. Located approximately 10,000 light years away in the constellation Sagittarius, this deep infrared observation reveals a curved jet… · admin@science.social · 3

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