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Astronomy => In the Media... => Topic started by: MarkS on Aug 01, 2013, 12:42:03

Title: Stunning New Photo of Andromeda Galaxy?
Post by: MarkS on Aug 01, 2013, 12:42:03
The new Hyper-Suprime Cam (HSC) on Japan's Subaru telescope at the summit of Hawaii's Mauna Kea has taken a photo of the Andromeda Galaxy variously described as "stunning", "sensational" and "enchanting"

http://www.space.com/22177-andromeda-galaxy-photo-hsc.html

Excuse me for feeling more than slightly underwhelmed ...
Title: Re: Stunning New Photo of Andromeda Galaxy?
Post by: mickw on Aug 01, 2013, 13:17:28
QuoteExcuse me for feeling more than slightly underwhelmed ...

Just because they have a bigger mirror than you  ;)

Must agree though - not that good
Title: Re: Stunning New Photo of Andromeda Galaxy?
Post by: Carole on Aug 01, 2013, 16:09:25
I agree, I think there are loads of amateur images much better than that, and the core is burnt out. 

Carole
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