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Looking Up - 26 June 24 - Why do stars spin? What sets them off?

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Why do stars spin? What sets them off? Recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope may tell us something about this phenomenon and what happens in the early phase of a star's life.
26 Jun 2024 English South Africa Places & Travel

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