Fomalhaut Ring Schematic
Hubble observations show that the bright star Fomalhaut is off-center from its surrounding ring of dust, most likely because of a planet orbiting the star and shepherding the ring material.
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About the Image
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| Id: | opo0510d |
| Type: | Artwork |
| Release date: | 22 June 2005, 19:00 |
| Size: | 2100 x 1612 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Fomalhaut, HD 216956 |
| Type: | • Milky Way : Star : Type : Variable • Milky Way : Star : Circumstellar Material : Disk • Stars Images/Videos |
| Distance: | 25 light years |
