The glorious, billowing Southern Ring Nebula is the cocoon of a dying star, and it has a secret. Scientists have found that this nebula has a double ring structure that shows not one, but possibly three stars at its heart. The Southern Ring Nebula, also designated NGC 3132, is a planetary nebula located about 2,000 … Read more
The PDS 70 system as seen by JWST’s interferometry mode and after extensive data processing. A yellow star marks the location of PDS 70, with PDS 70 bic also shown. The JWST shows infrared emissions from the disk. Credit: Blakely et al, archiv (2024). DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2404.13032 JWST is flexing its muscles with its interferometry mode. … Read more
The Atacama Observatory of the University of Tokyo (TAO) at the top of Cerro Chajnantor. Credit: TAO 2024 Project How do planets form? How do galaxies evolve? And finally, how did the universe begin? A unique astronomical observatory that researchers hope will unravel some of the biggest mysteries out there is set to open on … Read more