NASA and Hubble reveal IRAS 04302, the Butterfly Star: Understanding how new stars and planets develop | Watch video

NASA's James Webb and Hubble telescopes have captured stunning images of a young star, IRAS 04302, revealing a butterfly-like structure. This protostar, hidden in gas and dust, offers insights into star and planet formation. The observations highlight a vast planet-forming disc, spanning 65 billion kilometers, and reflection nebulae, providing unprecedented details of early solar system development and material flows.