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Andromeda's once and future stars

Started by Whitters, Jan 05, 2011, 20:34:19

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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
"I'm normally not a praying man, but if you're up there, please save me Superman." - Homer Simpson

Whitters