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Einstein ring
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An Einstein ring, also known as an Einstein–Chwolson ring or Chwolson ring, is created when light from a galaxy or star passes by a massive object en route to the Earth. Due to gravitational lensing,
Einstein ring, created by a nearer galaxy (NGC 6505) distorting light of a distant galaxy. Four images of the distant galaxy, corresponding to four br
Einstein ring, created by a nearer galaxy (NGC 6505) distorting light of a distant galaxy. Four images of the distant galaxy, corresponding to four bright spots, can be seen in this picture.
"Smiley" or "Cheshire Cat" image of galaxy cluster (SDSS J1038+4849) and gravitational lensing (an "Einstein ring") discovered by an international tea
"Smiley" or "Cheshire Cat" image of galaxy cluster (SDSS J1038+4849) and gravitational lensing (an "Einstein ring") discovered by an international team of scientists, imaged with HST
JWST false-color image of SPT0418-47, a high-redshift galaxy rich in organic molecules, which appears as a nearly-perfect Einstein ring
JWST false-color image of SPT0418-47, a high-redshift galaxy rich in organic molecules, which appears as a nearly-perfect Einstein ring
SDSSJ0946+1006 is a Double Einstein Ring. Credit: HST/NASA/ESA
SDSSJ0946+1006 is a Double Einstein Ring. Credit: HST/NASA/ESA
Alpha Centauri
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Alpha Centauri is a star system in the southern constellation of Centaurus. It consists of three stars: Rigil Kentaurus, Toliman, and Proxima Centauri. Proxima Centauri is the closest star to the Sun
Einstein ring
…not been any observations of a star forming an Einstein ring with another star, but there is a 45% chance of this happening in early May, 2028 when Alpha Centauri A passes between us and a distant red star. Hundreds of gravitational lenses are currently known. About half a dozen of them are partial Einstein rings…
Alpha Centauri AB (left) forms a triple star system with Proxima Centauri (below, south of, α Centauri AB). (See labelled version)
Alpha Centauri AB (left) forms a triple star system with Proxima Centauri (below, south of, α Centauri AB). (See labelled version)
The Very Large Telescope open to the night sky, with the Milky Way running diagonally across the sky above it and many southern stars and constellatio
The Very Large Telescope open to the night sky, with the Milky Way running diagonally across the sky above it and many southern stars and constellations labelled and connected by lines, including Alpha Centauri and the not visible Proxima Centauri.
Alpha Centauri AB (left) forms a triple star system with Proxima Centauri (below, south of, α Centauri AB), circled in red. The bright star to the rig
Alpha Centauri AB (left) forms a triple star system with Proxima Centauri (below, south of, α Centauri AB), circled in red. The bright star to the right is Beta Centauri.
Orbital plot of Proxima Centauri around the bright apparent star Alpha Centauri AB, with position change marked (in thousands of years).
Orbital plot of Proxima Centauri around the bright apparent star Alpha Centauri AB, with position change marked (in thousands of years).