NASA | JWST Feature - Planetary Evolution

The video explores the birthplaces of stars and planets within the galaxy, highlighting the role of cosmic dust clouds. It explains how infrared technology, particularly through the James Webb Space Telescope, allows astronomers to peer through thick dust to observe star formation. The process of protostar formation is discussed, including the collapse of dense dust knots. The video also covers the development of planetary disks, which may eventually form planets, and emphasizes the need for advanced telescopes to understand these processes better.

What are the conditions necessary for stars and planets to form?

How does the James Webb Space Telescope improve our understanding of stellar birth?

Describe the process of how a protostar forms.

What happens to the disk formed around a protostar over time?

What do scientists believe happens during the construction of planets?