T Cha system and dust ring, artwork C014 / 5045

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T Cha system and dust ring, artwork C014 / 5045

T Cha system and dust ring. Artwork showing the dusty ring and disc (blue) surrounding the young star T Cha (bright object, upper left). The object at lower right is a companion object detected in a gap in the disc. This object may be either a brown dwarf star or a large gas giant planet. Evidence for the structure of the dust ring and disc was obtained with ESOs Very Large Telescope (VLT). This star system is 350 light years from Earth, in the constellation of Chamaeleon. Artwork published in 2011

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© L. CALCADA/EUROPEAN SOUTHERN OBSERVATORY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

2011 Astrophysical Astrophysics Brown Dwarf Dusty Gas Giant Glowing Orbiting Planetary Planetary Science Protoplanetary Star Star System Stellar System System Universe Very Large Telescope Chamaeleon Starlight

EDITORS COMMENTS
This artwork, titled "T Cha system and dust ring" offers a mesmerizing glimpse into the depths of our universe. Created by L. Calcada in 2011, this illustration showcases the enigmatic T Cha system, located 350 light years away from Earth in the constellation of Chamaeleon. In this stunning portrayal, we witness the brilliance of a young star named T Cha as it illuminates the upper left corner of the image. Surrounding it is a celestial dance between dusty rings and discs, depicted in shades of blue. These structures were meticulously studied using ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT), providing valuable insights into their formation and composition. Notably, at the lower right corner lies an intriguing companion object nestled within a gap in one of these cosmic formations. Scientists speculate that this entity could be either a brown dwarf star or an immense gas giant planet orbiting around its stellar host. The intricate details captured within this artwork invite us to contemplate the vastness and complexity of our universe. It serves as a reminder that beyond our familiar terrestrial realm lies an awe-inspiring cosmos filled with wonders waiting to be explored by astronomers and astrophysicists alike.

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