Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

PDS 70: Disk, Planets, and Moons

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 17, 2023 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 172 words.

An orange elliptical ring is shown that is a disk of gas and dust around the star PDS 70. In the center of the disk is a fuzzy spot and near the inner right edge of the disk is another fuzzy spot. Please see the explanation for more detaile
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 ring that’s attracting the most attention. Although the big planet-forming ring around the star PDS 70 is clearly imaged and itself quite interesting.”

— APOD editors, October 17, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 17, 2023
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 172 words

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