Jets from massive protostars: clues on their role in the formation process from masers and high resolution radio / NIR imaging (original) (raw)

Disks and jets play a crucial role in the early evolution of low-mass stars, yet their influence on high-mass star formation remains poorly understood. By conducting high-resolution imaging of H2 line emissions at 2.12 µm for six high-mass stars, this study reveals collimated jets associated with these massive protostars, suggesting a formation process similar to that of low-mass stars. The findings provide insights into the dynamical processes occurring in the vicinity of newly formed high-mass stars and confirm the significance of jet-driven mechanisms in their birth.