A star with spiral arms: SAO 206462

[naskies]

Hi everyone,

I recently saw this on the NASA website... a star with spiral arms. Very interesting!

http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2011/31oct_spiralarms/


Cheers,

Dave

[Robh]

Dave, very interesting.

Now that we know the effect exists, I'll bet they will find more in young stars.
Of course, it helps if the axis of rotation points towards us.

Regards, Rob