description M1-67 (around WR 124) Overview
M1-67 is an emission nebula surrounding WR 124, a runaway Wolf-Rayet star in the constellation Sagitta. The nebula consists of material expelled by the star and is notable for its irregular, knotty structure, which has been imaged in detail by the Hubble Space Telescope and the James Webb Space Telescope. It is studied as an example of rapid mass loss during the late evolution of a massive star.
help M1-67 (around WR 124) FAQ
What is M1-67 surrounding?
M1-67 is an emission nebula surrounding WR 124, a runaway Wolf-Rayet star. The nebula is made from material expelled by that massive, evolved star.
Where is M1-67 located?
M1-67 lies in the constellation Sagitta. Its irregular shape is especially noticeable in detailed images from the Hubble Space Telescope and other observatories.
Why does M1-67 look knotty and irregular?
The nebula contains clumps and knots of expelled gas rather than a smooth spherical shell. Those uneven structures reflect the turbulent mass loss of WR 124.
What kind of star is WR 124?
WR 124 is a runaway Wolf-Rayet star, a hot massive star with powerful stellar winds. Those winds have pushed and shaped the material now seen as M1-67.
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