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science1 month ago•6 min saved

Iron Bar Mystery Emerges at Ring Nebula's Core

Astronomers using the WEAVE instrument on the William Herschel Telescope have found a giant, straight bar of ionized iron at the center of the Ring Nebula, a first for a nebula. The iron bar is unusually massive and not explained by a jet from the white dwarf or by iron release from dust; its 3D shape could extend beyond our line of sight, and a torn-apart planet origin is unlikely. More observations of other nebulae are needed to uncover the iron's origin.

via ScienceAlert|

#iron #planetary-nebula #ring-nebula

space1 month ago•3 min saved

Cosmic Iron Bar Spans Ring Nebula, Baffling Scientists

Using the WEAVE instrument in the Canary Islands, astronomers mapped the Ring Nebula (M57) and discovered a rare, 3.7 trillion‑mile‑long bar of ionized iron spanning its interior, containing as much iron as Earth’s molten core. The origin is unknown—potentially the vaporized remains of a rocky planet or a product of nebular processes—and researchers plan further observations to see if other elements are present and how common such features are in nebulae.

via PetaPixel|

#astronomy #iron-bar #planetary-nebula

space1 month ago•74 min saved

Ring Nebula Reveals a Hidden Iron Bar, Stoking New Space Clues

Researchers using the William Herschel Telescope’s WEAVE instrument detected a long, ionized-iron structure—an iron bar—within the Ring Nebula (M57). The bar extends roughly 1,000 Pluto–Sun distances and contains iron mass about that of Mars, located in the nebula’s inner region. Its origin is unknown, with theories ranging from the star’s outer-layer ejection to vaporizing a rocky planet. A follow-up study at higher resolution is planned, and the team published their findings in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.

via Space|

#iron-bar #planetary-nebula #ring-nebula

science1 month ago•34 min saved

Iron-bar cloud in Ring Nebula offers glimpse of Earth's distant fate

Astronomers have detected a large, bar‑shaped cloud of ionized iron inside the Ring Nebula, about 2,283 light‑years away and roughly 500 times wider than Pluto's orbit. Found with the Weave instrument by Cardiff University and University College London researchers, the iron bar's origin is unclear and theories range from formation during the nebula's creation to debris from a destroyed rocky planet. If confirmed, it could provide a foretaste of the Sun's future when it sheds its outer layers and may engulf Earth in several billion years. Further observations are planned over the next five years to determine its composition and origin.

via Yahoo|

#cardiff-university #earths-future #iron-atoms

science1 month ago•2 min saved

Colossal iron bar in Ring Nebula hints at Earth's distant future

Astronomers using the WEAVE instrument have detected a large, bar-shaped cloud of ionized iron inside the Ring Nebula, about 2,283 light-years away and roughly 500 times wider than Pluto's orbit. Origin remains unclear, with theories ranging from formation during the nebula's birth to iron left behind by a destroyed planet. If confirmed, it could offer a glimpse of how the Sun's expansion may engulf Earth in the future. Further observations are planned to determine the bar's nature and origin.

via BBC|

#cardiff-university #earths-future #iron

science1 month ago•12 min saved

Iron Bar in Space Hints at Earth's Distant Destiny

Scientists have detected a colossal iron ‘bar’ in the Ring Nebula—likely the remains of a rocky planet vaporised as its star expanded—using the Weave instrument on the William Herschel Telescope, a finding that hints at a distant future for Earth as the Sun swells and the inner planets are consumed.

via The Times|

#earth-fate #iron #ring-nebula

science8 months ago•4 min saved

James Webb Telescope Unveils Rare Cosmic Phenomena and Optical Illusions

Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope discovered a rare dust disk around the white dwarf in the Ring Nebula, raising questions about potential second-generation planet formation and the star's companions, providing new insights into the death of medium-sized stars.

via Mashable|

#dust-disk #james-webb-space-telescope #planetary-nebula

astronomy2 years ago•4 min saved

Unraveling the Mysteries of the Ring Nebula with Webb's Advanced Optics

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured stunning new images of the Ring Nebula, revealing intricate details and suggesting the presence of a companion star. The images show concentric arcs beyond the main ring, believed to be formed by the interaction of the central star with a low-mass companion. The Webb images also display dense hydrogen gas globules and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) inside the nebula. Curious spikes outside the ring, visible in the infrared, may be due to molecules forming in the shadows. The findings provide valuable insights into stellar evolution and the elements released by stars into the universe.

via SciTechDaily|

#astronomy #astrophysics #james-webb-space-telescope

space-science2 years ago•1 min saved

Unveiling the Astonishing Beauty of the Ring Nebula: James Webb Telescope's Unprecedented Images

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured uniquely detailed images of the Ring Nebula, a massive cloud of cosmic gas and dust that houses the remnants of a dying star. The images, taken with the Mid-Infrared instrument, reveal intricate structures of the final stages of the star's life. The telescope's observations have provided new insights into the formation of the nebula, including the presence of dense molecular hydrogen gas clumps and unexpected carbon-bearing molecules. The images also show regularly-spaced concentric features in the faint molecular halo surrounding the bright ring, shedding light on the shedding of the star's outer layers.

via Ynetnews|

#cosmic-gas #detailed-images #dying-star

science2 years ago•3 min saved

"James Webb Space Telescope Unveils Stunning Images of the Colorful Ring Nebula"

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured stunning new images of the Ring Nebula, revealing intricate details of the planetary nebula. The images, taken in different wavelengths of infrared light, show the complex structure of the nebula and its surrounding halo. Astronomers believe that the presence of concentric features within the halo suggests the existence of a companion star in the system, shaping the outflow of the dying star's atmosphere. These unprecedented images provide valuable insights into the evolution of planetary nebulae and the lifetime of stars.

via CNN|

#infrared-light #james-webb-space-telescope #planetary-nebula

astronomy2 years ago•6 min saved

Unveiling the Ring Nebula: JWST's Stunning Discovery

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has provided unprecedented views of the Ring Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. JWST's high-resolution cameras have revealed approximately 20,000 dense knots of gas inside the nebula, intricate details of the inner filaments, and roughly 10 concentric arcs rich in hydrocarbons surrounding the main "ring" feature. The infrared imaging capabilities of JWST have allowed for a more accurate and detailed understanding of the structure and composition of the Ring Nebula.

via Big Think|

#astronomy #infrared-imaging #jwst

space-science2 years ago•2 min saved

Cosmic Ring Captured, Massive Star Destroyed by Giant Black Hole: This Week @NASA

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured unprecedented detail of the Ring Nebula, a planetary nebula formed by a dying star shedding its outer layers. The telescope's NIRCam revealed intricate filament structures within the inner ring. Additionally, NASA's upcoming Psyche mission, set to launch in October, is highlighted in a video series showcasing the team behind the mission. The mission aims to explore a metal-rich asteroid and provide insights into the formation of rocky planets. Astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and ESA's XMM-Newton have studied material from a star torn apart by a giant black hole, revealing it to be one of the most massive stars ever observed being destroyed by a black hole. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope team has begun integrating and testing the spacecraft's harness, which functions as the telescope's nervous system, enabling communication between its instruments and monitoring its functions.

via SciTechDaily|

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astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

"Webb telescope captures stunning image of Ring Nebula resembling a jelly-filled doughnut"

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured stunning new images of the Ring Nebula, revealing intricate details of the inner and outer regions of the nebula's ring. The images, taken using JWST's Mid-Infrared Instrument and Near Infrared Camera, offer more detail than previous images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. The Ring Nebula, located around 2,000 light-years away in the constellation Lyra, is a popular target for amateur astronomers during the summer months.

via Livescience.com|

#astronomy #james-webb-space-telescope #nebula

science-and-exploration2 years ago•3 min saved

"James Webb Telescope Unveils Stunning Details of Ring Nebula's Beauty"

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured unprecedented detailed images of the Ring Nebula, revealing intricate details of its filament structure and concentric features. The images provide insights into the composition and evolution of the nebula, which is formed by a dying star throwing off its outer layers. The Ring Nebula, also known as M57 and NGC 6720, is located approximately 2,500 light-years away from Earth.

via European Space Agency|

#astronomy #james-webb-space-telescope #nebula

astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

Stunning Images Capture the Spectacular Demise of a Star and Nebula

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured stunning images of the Ring Nebula, a dying star located 2,750 light-years away. The high-resolution images reveal intricate details of the nebula's expanding shell and the inner region around the central white dwarf. Scientists hope that studying the Ring Nebula with the JWST will provide insights into the processes of stellar evolution and the elements released into the cosmos. The observations have already uncovered unexpected complexity and the presence of large, carbon-based molecules whose origin is currently unknown.

via ScienceAlert|

#astronomy #james-webb-space-telescope #planetary-nebula