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.
Credit:NOIRLab
About the Image
| Id: | gemini0707d |
| Type: | Chart |
| Release date: | Nov. 14, 2007, 8 p.m. |
| Related releases: | gemini0707 |
| Size: | 850 x 617 px |
About the Object
| Category: | Star Clusters |
