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Webb explores effect of strong magnetic fields on star formation

Two studies used the James Webb Space Telescope to study star birth in Sagittarius C, a Milky Way stellar nursery.
Sagittarius C has less star creation than expected, possibly because of strong magnetic fields in the area.
Researchers confirmed two protostars, each over 20 times the sun's mass, and found 88 shocked hydrogen gas features.
Samuel Crowe stated Webb offers an opportunity to build on past observations from ALMA and MeerKAT telescopes.
Magnetic fields shape plasma in Sagittarius C, potentially suppressing star formation, which impacts stellar ecology.

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Webb explores effect of strong magnetic fields on star formation

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