Astronomers Discover Edge-on Protoplanetary Disk in Quadruple Star System

A close-up near-infrared image of the edge-on protoplanetary disk discovered with adaptive optics on the Gemini North telescope. The disk appears as a dark lane down the middle of the object, and the star is hidden behind it. The two nebulosities (or bright areas) on either side of the disk are produced by light from the star reflecting off dust in the top and bottom of the disk.

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UC-Berkeley/CfA/Gemini Observatory/NOAO/NSF

About the Image

Id:noao0201b
Tipo:Collage
Release date:7 de Enero de 2002
Related releases:noao0201
Related announcements:noaoann01002
Size:2259 x 2259 px

Sobre el Objeto

Nombre:MBM 12
Categoría:Exoplanets

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