Overview

• NASA released a 3D visualization of the Cosmic Cliffs, derived from James Webb Space Telescope data, showcasing the structure of the Gum 31 nebula.
• The visualization illustrates how ultraviolet radiation and stellar winds shape gas and dust, with bright outflows from young stars and a prominent protostellar jet featured.
• This project was developed by NASA’s Universe of Learning, STScI, and Caltech/IPAC, with visualization expertise from the AstroViz Project.
• The presentation took place during the International Planetarium Society’s centennial celebration in Munich, emphasizing the intersection of astrophysics and public education.
• NASA plans to distribute the visualization to museums and planetariums, enhancing public understanding of star formation and nebular morphology.