Ring Nebula - Wikipedia
WEBThe Ring Nebula (also catalogued as Messier 57, M57 and NGC 6720) is a planetary nebula in the northern constellation of Lyra. [4] Such a nebula is formed when a star, during the last stages of its evolution before becoming a white dwarf, expels a vast luminous envelope of ionized gas into the surrounding interstellar space.
Messier 57 (The Ring Nebula) - Science@NASA
WEBM57, or the Ring Nebula, is a planetary nebula, the glowing remains of a sun-like star. The tiny white dot in the center of the nebula is the star’s hot core, called a white dwarf. M57 is about 2,000 light-years away in the constellation Lyra, and is best observed during August.
Ring Nebula (Messier 57) in Lyra – Constellation Guide
WEBAug 24, 2023 · The Ring Nebula is a bright planetary nebula located approximately 2,567 light-years away in the constellation Lyra. With an apparent magnitude of 8.8, it is one of the brightest planetary nebulae in the sky, easily observed in a small telescope. The nebula appears south of Vega.
Messier 57: Ring Nebula - Messier Objects
WEBJun 11, 2015 · Messier 57 (M57), also known as the Ring Nebula, is a well-known planetary nebula located in the northern constellation Lyra. The Ring Nebula has an apparent magnitude of 8.8 and lies at an approximate distance …
Most detailed observations ever of the Ring Nebula | ESA/Hubble
WEBMay 23, 2013 · The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has produced the most detailed observations ever of the Ring Nebula (Messier 57). This image reveals intricate structure only hinted at in previous observations, and has allowed scientists to construct a model of the nebula in 3D — showing the true shape of this striking object.
Ring Nebula (Messier 57) - Deep⋆Sky Corner
WEBMessier's number 57 is arguably the most famous planetary nebula. It was discovered in 1779 by the French astronomer Antoine Darquier of Toulouse and a short time later on 31 January 1779 by Charles Messier.
Messier 57: The Ring Nebula | Astro-Observer
WEBDescription: Messier 57 (M57), commonly known as the Ring Nebula, is one of the most famous planetary nebulae in the night sky. Located in the constellation Lyra, this striking celestial object appears as a bright, ring-shaped cloud of …
APOD: 2023 April 2 – M57: The Ring Nebula from Hubble
WEBM57: The Ring Nebula from Hubble. Image Credit: NASA ESA Hubble Legacy Archive Processing: Judy Schmidt. Explanation: It was noticed hundreds of years ago by stargazers who could not understand its unusual shape. It looked like a ring on the sky. Except for the rings of Saturn, the Ring Nebula (M57) may be the most famous celestial circle.
Messier 57 (Ring Nebula) - Planetary Nebula in Lyra - TheSkyLive
WEBThe simplified sky charts below show the position of Messier 57 in the sky. The first chart has a field of view of 60° while the second one has a field of view of 10°. Simplified finder chart for Messier 57 (Ring Nebula) - Planetary Nebula in Lyra.
The geometry and structure of the Ring Nebula (Messier 57)
WEBMay 23, 2013 · This schematic shows the geometry and structure of the Ring Nebula (Messier 57) as viewed side-on. This shows the nebula’s wide halo, inner region, lower-density lobes of material stretching towards and away from us, …