Stunning combined ALMA and Hubble image of the Fomalhaut star system. A vibrant pink ring of icy debris, possibly formed by comet collisions, encircles the star, superimposed on a blue image from Hubble. This sharp-edged ring suggests the gravitational influence of unseen planets.

Astronomy Picture from 03/10/2017

Ice Ring around Nearby Star Fomalhaut

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap171003.html


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