Hubble Telescope Reveals New Star's Dramatic Birth in Cosmic Display

The FS Tau system's protostar, FS Tau B, illuminates its birth nebula with powerful jets, showcasing the dynamic process of star formation.

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a new image of the FS Tau system, showcasing a protostar emitting powerful jets in a stunning cosmic display.
FS Tau, located 450 light-years away in the Taurus-Auriga region, is a young multi-star system featuring the protostar FS Tau B and its companion FS Tau A.
The dramatic jets from FS Tau B, a Herbig-Haro object, are created as the protostar expels material at high speeds, illuminating the surrounding nebula.
FS Tau B is surrounded by a protoplanetary disk, indicating the early stages of planet formation around the newly forming star.
This discovery highlights the ongoing star formation in the Taurus-Auriga region, a key area of interest for astronomers studying the birth of stars.