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3D structure of iconic Ring Nebula gives 'a brand new view of an old astronomical friend'
One of the most photographed objects in the night sky is the Ring Nebula ... sun-like star that created the nebula about 4,000 years ago, revealed its 3D shape in detail — something that cannot be ...
February’s Night Sky: See The Planet Parade, A ‘False Dusk’ And A ‘Ramadan Moon’
Exciting February sky events include Venus at its brightest and closest to Earth, the moon occulting the Pleiades, and a ...
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New study reveals 3D structure of iconic Ring Nebula
The Ring Nebula is perhaps one of the most photographed objects in the night sky, dating back to its first ... and JWST imaging to tease out the 3D structures of these objects gives scientists ...
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In Photos: Jaw-Dropping Galaxy Captured In 570 Megapixels By ‘Dark Energy Camera’
A program of NSF NOIRLab, scientists are using DECam to construct the biggest 3D map of the night sky ever made. Cerro Tololo hosts the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, which, starting in 2025 ...