Witness the captivating beauty of planetary nebulae, the remnants of dying stars like our sun.
Dive deeper into the Southern Ring Nebula (NGC 3132), a celestial wonder.
Explore the fascinating life cycle of stars, from their red giant phase to becoming white dwarfs.
The James Webb Space Telescope unveils a surprising truth: the Southern Ring Nebula harbors two stars!
Scientists combine data from JWST and the Submillimeter Array to create a groundbreaking 3D view.
The 3D data reveals not one, but two distinct rings within the Southern Ring Nebula!
Scientists propose a captivating theory: the second ring is a remnant of a bipolar nebula shaped by a third star.
The discovery of molecular gas within the nebula challenges our understanding of stellar evolution.
The expelled gas from dying stars like the Southern Ring Nebula may contribute to the formation of planetary atmospheres, potentially fostering life.
Further research is needed to unravel the complete story of the Southern Ring Nebula and its fascinating formation.