Fomalhaut Ring Schematic
Hubble observations show that the bright star Fomalhaut is off-center from its surrounding ring of dust, most likely because of a planet orbiting the star and shepherding the ring material.
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About the Object
| Name: | Fomalhaut, HD 216956 |
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| Type: | Milky Way : Star : Type : Variable Milky Way : Star : Circumstellar Material : Disk |
| Distance: | 25 light years |
| Category: | Stars |
