New observations reveal the dramatic interplay between gravity and magnetic fields in the birth of giant stars.

Sandeep K S
Oct 9
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Updated: Oct 17

ALMA data highlights four regions within the NGC 6334 molecular cloud, with overlays revealing the complex interplay of magnetism and gravity in star formation.

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