Posted on 09/02/2011 8:23:29 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
Explanation: With a 3.5 meter diameter mirror, larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, ESA's Herschel Space Observatory explores the Universe at infrared wavelengths. Herschel is named for German-born British astronomer Frederick William Herschel who discovered infrared light over 200 years ago. Herschel's sensitive cameras have combined to deliver this spectacular skyscape looking toward the constellation of the Southern Cross. Spanning some 2 degrees the premier, false-color, far-infrared view captures our galaxy's cold dust clouds in extreme detail, showing a remarkable, connected maze of filaments and star-forming regions. Such observations are intended to unravel mysteries of star formation by surveying broad areas of the galactic plane.
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[Credit: ESA, SPIRE & PACS Consortia]
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bookmark for when I not on a slow slow connection.
Thought I would see a pic of Herschel Walker looking through a telescope.
Thank you, William Herschel, who discovered infrared radiation and proved that light has wavelengths that we cannot see.
Very nice APOD, Civilizations. You’re the best.
Excellent shot of the Milky Way, Joe! Chewy caramel and creamy nougat, covered in chocolate. Mmm, mmm, mmm!
I’m too polite to argue with you. ;’)
And you’re modest, too. ;-p
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