Ring Nebula - Wikipedia
WEBThe Ring Nebula (also catalogued as Messier 57, M57 and NGC 6720) is a planetary nebula in the northern constellation of Lyra. [4] Such a nebula is formed when a star, during the last stages of its evolution before becoming a white dwarf, expels a vast luminous envelope of ionized gas into the surrounding interstellar space.
Messier 57 (The Ring Nebula) - Science@NASA
WEBMessier 57, more commonly known as the Ring Nebula, is about 2,000 light-years away in the constellation Lyra, and is best observed during August. Discovered by the French astronomer Antoine Darquier de Pellepoix in 1779, the Ring Nebula has an apparent magnitude of 8.8.
Messier 57: Ring Nebula
WEBJun 11, 2015 · Messier 57 (M57), also known as the Ring Nebula, is a well-known planetary nebula located in the northern constellation Lyra. The Ring Nebula has an apparent magnitude of 8.8 and lies at an approximate distance …
Most detailed observations ever of the Ring Nebula | ESA/Hubble
WEBMay 23, 2013 · The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has produced the most detailed observations ever of the Ring Nebula (Messier 57). This image reveals intricate structure only hinted at in previous observations, and has allowed scientists to construct a model of the nebula in 3D — showing the true shape of this striking object.
James Webb Space Telescope captures stunning images of the …
WEBAug 3, 2023 · NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has recorded breath-taking new images of the iconic Ring Nebula, also known as Messier 57. The images, released today by an international team of ...
Hubble image of the Ring Nebula (Messier 57) | ESA/Hubble
WEBMay 23, 2013 · This new image shows the dramatic shape and colour of the Ring Nebula, otherwise known as Messier 57. From Earth’s perspective, the nebula looks like a simple elliptical shape with a shaggy boundary.
The Ring Nebula (M57) - HubbleSite
WEBJan 6, 1999 · The NASA Hubble Space Telescope has captured the sharpest view yet of the most famous of all planetary nebulae: the Ring Nebula (M57). In this October 1998 image, the telescope has looked down a barrel of gas cast off by a …
James Webb telescope captures brilliant new images of dying star
WEBAug 4, 2023 · Messier 57's white dwarf is visible as a small white dot in the new images: The brightest star here is the dying, extremely hot central star. It has used up all its fuel and is now cooling down.
ESA Science & Technology - Most detailed observations ever of …
WEBSep 1, 2019 · The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has produced the most detailed observations ever of the Ring Nebula (Messier 57). This image reveals intricate structure only hinted at in previous observations,...
Ring Nebula (Messier 57) - Deep⋆Sky Corner
WEBMessier's number 57 is arguably the most famous planetary nebula. It was discovered in 1779 by the French astronomer Antoine Darquier of Toulouse and a short time later on 31 January 1779 by Charles Messier.