2020Pillars of Creation
Chandra · Hubble
Nebulae · 2022
Southern Ring Nebula
NGC 3132
- Distance
- 2,500 light-years
- Telescopes
- Webb
A dying star has shrugged off its outer layers, leaving a glowing shell. Webb sees the nebula in two infrared colors — near and mid — that tell different stories.
What you’re hearing
Near-infrared (sharper rings, hotter gas) and mid-infrared (cooler dust) are two different pieces. Hear them one at a time, or side by side.
Layers
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NASA sourceNASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, K. Arcand (CXC/SAO), M. Russo & A. Santaguida (SYSTEM Sounds)
