Astronomers Spot Evidence for Colliding Planet Embryos in Famous Star Cluster
Spectral energy distribution of the dusty 100 million year old solar-type star HD 23514 in the Pleiades star cluster. The unusual mid-infrared excess is most noticeable in the thermal infrared region. There is also a strong silicate feature around 9 microns.
Créditos:NOIRLab
About the Image
Id: | gemini0707d |
Tipo: | Chart |
Release date: | 14 de Noviembre de 2007 a las 20:00 |
Related releases: | gemini0707 |
Size: | 850 x 617 px |
Sobre el Objeto
Categoría: | Star Clusters |