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.
The release, images and videos are available on:
http://www.spacetelescope.org/news/heic1310/
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ESA/Hubble Information Centre
The ESO Education and Public Outreach Department
23 May 2013
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23 May 2013: This episode of the Hubblecast explores the Ring Nebula (Messier 57). Although this nebula is one of the most famous objects in our skies, more than 200 years after its ...
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