[Interview] How JWST Changed Our Understanding of Star Formation

We know that stars start with a cloud of gas and then turn into a glowing ball. But how exactly does this process happen? How do stars turn on? Astronomers have been using JWST to find out.

🟣 Guest: Adam Rubinstein

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• 00:00 Intro


• 02:39 Young stars


• 11:55 Going from not-a-star to a star


• 14:22 JWST data


• 33:51 Working with JWST


• 45:54 Current obsessions


• 50:12 Final thoughts

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