Tag: Messier 57


  • Astronomers Detect a Mysterious Iron Bar in the Ring Nebula

    Astronomers Detect a Mysterious Iron Bar in the Ring Nebula

    Unveiling a New Feature in a Familiar Star Portrait The Ring Nebula, also known as Messier 57 (M57), has long been a favorite target for both professional astronomers and amateur stargazers. Its glowing annulus of ionized gas, shaped by an aging star’s intense wind, has served as a textbook example of planetary nebulae. Yet a…