Wolf-Rayet 124—A Star in Transition | James Webb Space Telescope

Wolf-Rayet 124—A Star in Transition  | James Webb Space Telescope

Space Sparks Episode 10: A Wolf-Rayet star is a rare prelude to the famous final act of a massive star: the supernova. 

As one of its first observations in 2022, the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope captured the Wolf-Rayet star WR 124 in unprecedented detail. Learn more in this Space Sparks episode.

Video Credits:

Directed by: Bethany Downer   

Editing: Nico Bartmann  

Web and technical support: Enciso Systems  

Written by: Bethany Downer   

Footage and photos: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Webb ERO Production Team, DSS, N. Bartmann (ESA/Webb), E. Slawik, N. Risinger, D. de Martin (ESA/Webb), M. Zamani (ESA/Webb

Duration: 1 minute, 51 seconds

Release Date: March 14, 2023

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