Posted on 10/04/2025 11:35:39 AM PDT by MtnClimber
Explanation: The Horsehead Nebula is one of the most famous nebulae on the sky. It is visible as the dark indentation to the red emission nebula in the center of the above photograph. The horse-head feature is dark because it is really an opaque dust cloud that lies in front of the bright red emission nebula. Like clouds in Earth's atmosphere, this cosmic cloud has assumed a recognizable shape by chance. After many thousands of years, the internal motions of the cloud will alter its appearance. The emission nebula's red color is caused by electrons recombining with protons to form hydrogen atoms. Also visible at the bottom left of the picture is a greenish reflection nebulae that preferentially reflects the blue light from nearby stars.
For more detail go to the link and click on the image for a high definition image. You can then move the magnifying glass cursor then click to zoom in and click again to zoom out. When zoomed in you can scan by moving the side bars on the bottom and right side of the image.
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No Sombrero to Display ?
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This is a Difficult time!
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During the government shutdown I will not be posting NASA “muslim outreach” photos nor “Chinese outreach” photos. There will be no need for me to hold my nose and post that garbage.
I can post the Sombrero Galaxy tomorrow if you like.
Thank you.
FReeps Always ahead of Schedule and
Under Budget!
It’s part of a gigantic chess game. 🐱🚀
Sombrero Galaxy is.............yes...............wait for it............... Raaaaaacist!
In order to be “fair” and “equitable” Let’s ask Ocrazio-Cortex just which drink she made as a bartender that most closely resembles galaxy M104.
Always a favorite!
“Sombrero Galaxy is.............yes...............wait for it............... Raaaaaacist!”
Actually A Sombrero is very a intelligent and practical form of protection from the hot sun in the southwest. It is a sun umbrella that keeps your whole body in the shade during midday. It is a genius invention and something to be proud of.
The White Supremacist Galaxy is the one to watch out for. :)
SpyNavy
Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)
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