Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

PDS 70: Disk, Planets, and Moons

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 24, 2021 is “PDS 70: Disk, Planets, and Moons,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: ALMA ( ESO / NAOJ / NRAO ); M. Benisty et al.. The original explanation runs about 171 words.

The picture shows planet forming star system PDS 70. A planet forming ring is visible as well as a planet still forming a moon. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: ALMA ( ESO / NAOJ / NRAO ); M. Benisty et al. Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“It’s not the big disk that’s attracting the most attention. Although the big planet-forming disk around the star PDS 70 is clearly imaged and itself quite interesting.”

— APOD editors, August 24, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 24, 2021
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: ALMA ( ESO / NAOJ / NRAO ); M. Benisty et al.
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 171 words

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