Andromeda's once and future stars

[Whitters]

Andromeda's once and future stars

5 January 2011

Two ESA observatories have combined forces to show the Andromeda Galaxy in a new light. Herschel sees rings of star formation in this, the most detailed image of the Andromeda Galaxy ever taken at infrared wavelengths, and XMM-Newton shows dying stars shining X-rays into space.

More at:

http://www.esa.int/esaSC/SEMY1K0SDIG_index_0.html

[Tony G]

Paul,

This was shown on 'Stargazing Live' last night.

Tony G

[Whitters]

Yep, it's been a good show.