Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Dust Shells around WR 140 from Webb
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 13, 2022 is “Dust Shells around WR 140 from Webb,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , JWST , MIRI , ERS Program 1349 ; Processing: Judy Schmidt. The original explanation runs about 176 words.
From the explanation
“What are those strange rings? Rich in dust, the rings are likely 3D shells — but how they were created remains a topic of research .”
— APOD editors, October 13, 2022
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 13, 2022
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , JWST , MIRI , ERS Program 1349 ; Processing: Judy Schmidt
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 176 words