ESA Reveals Stunning Geometrical Patterns in Pre-Planetary Nebula IRAS 23166+1655
Space Agency Shares Details Of Most Perfect Geometrical Forms Created In Space

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The European Space Agency (ESA) has unveiled an image of the pre-planetary nebula IRAS 23166+1655, showcasing a remarkably regular spiral pattern around the star LL Pegasi. This formation, captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, indicates a binary star system and marks the early stages of stellar death.
- 01The nebula IRAS 23166+1655 is located around the star LL Pegasi in the constellation Pegasus.
- 02The spiral structure is formed by material moving outward at approximately 50,000 km/hour.
- 03The layers of the spiral are separated by about 800 years, reflecting the binary star's orbital period.
- 04LL Pegasi is part of a binary system, influencing the nebula's shape and structure.
- 05The image provides insight into the early stages of stellar death, showcasing the gradual shedding of a star's outer layers.
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The European Space Agency (ESA) has shared a remarkable image of the pre-planetary nebula IRAS 23166+1655, taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. This nebula, located around the star LL Pegasi in the constellation Pegasus, exhibits a striking spiral pattern that reflects an astonishing degree of regularity. According to ESA, the material forming this spiral is moving outward at a speed of 50,000 km/hour, with layers separated by approximately 800 years. This spacing corresponds to the estimated orbital period of LL Pegasi, which is a binary star system. As stars with a mass between half to eight times that of the Sun approach the end of their life cycle, they shed their outer layers gently, creating beautiful nebulae. The image of IRAS 23166+1655 captures the early transformation of a star, which is still cocooned in dust, yet already beginning to unveil its intricate structure. ESA describes this phenomenon as an
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