Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), in which ESO is a partner, has captured images of the bubbling surface of the star R Doradus — the first time this motion is imaged in detail in a star other than the Sun. This video summarises the discovery.

For more details, check: eso.org/public/news/eso2412 .

Download this video in various formats on: eso.org/public/videos/eso2412c

Credit:
ESO
Directed by: Angelos Tsaousis and Martin Wallner.
Editing: Angelos Tsaousis.
Web and technical support: Gurvan Bazin and Raquel Yumi Shida.
Written by: Louisa Spillman.
Music: Stellardrone – Billions and Billions.
Footage and photos: ESO / Luis Calçada, Cristoph Malin (christophmalin.com/),
Martin Kornmesser, Babak Tafreshi (twanight.org),
ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)/ W. Vlemmings et al.
Scientific consultant: Paola Amico, Mariya Lyubenova.