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M57 "Ring Nebula"

Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 4:27 am
by Run Duke
I've always guessed that the "Ring Nebula" if viewed from a different angle (that would be only an option in space) would have an hour-glass shape as many planetary nebulas do.., it looks like a ring maybe because we see it at a particular angle, ie: front view!

Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 6:21 am
by harry
Hello Run

I think you are right

Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 4:22 pm
by Run Duke
Hi, Harry, "salut à tous tes compatriotes (from Quebec) " ...if I'm right about the "Ring Nebula's" real shape, it could be simulated based on what we see with computers !

Posted: Sat May 13, 2006 10:07 am
by harry
Hello Run

Yep and yep in many cases.

There are others where another compact star ripps the star envelope. Buts a different situation.

Tell me in Quebec do they have stars in the sky.

If not here in Sydney we have so many we could lend you some.