Annotated illustration of Fomalhaut system

This annotated image shows key features of the Fomalhaut system, including the newly discovered planet Fomalhaut b, and the dust ring. Also included are a distance scale and an insert, showing how the planet has moved around its parent star over the course of 21 months. The Fomalhaut system is located approximately 25 light-years from the Earth.

Credit:
NASA/ESA and The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)