Hubble telescope captures image of amazing ‘Molten Ring’
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Hubble telescope recently captured an absolutely amazing picture. It captured an image of gravitational lensing effect that is an almost perfect example of an Einstein Ring.
The image of this ring is called GAL-CLUS-022058s, or the “Molten Ring“. NASA released the image on 14 December.
The name “Molten Ring” comes from the appearance of the object which looks like a molten metal ring. Molten means ‘melting’.
The name also came from the location of the object itself. It is located in the constellation Fornax (the Furnace).
What is the gravitational lensing effect and Einstein Ring?
A gravitational lens is a distribution of matter (such as a cluster of galaxies) between a distant light source and an observer. It is capable of bending the light from the source as the light travels towards the observer (us). This effect is known as gravitational lensing.
The amount of bending is one of the predictions of Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity.
Gravitational lensing effect allows scientists to better study far away galaxies and exoplanets which otherwise cannot be observed.
An Einstein ring, (or an Einstein–Chwolson ring or Chwolson ring) is created when light from a galaxy or star passes by a massive object on its way to Earth. Due to gravitational lensing, the light is diverted, making it seem as if it is coming from different places. If everything is aligned perfectly, the light appears as a ring.
Let’s hope the Hubble telescope keeps sending to earth more interesting images and information.
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