An amazing new look at the Orion nebula complex

[pmrid]

Have a look at the images that have been published by the BBC on this link:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22217334

You'll never be able to see either the Horsehead or the larger structure in the same light. This is far infra-red imaging and is a must-see.

Peter

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Thanks for posting this Peter!

The image of the horse head is amazing!!

Cheers,

Justin.

[Ric]

They are great images.

Thanks for the link Peter.

[wasyoungonce]

Ok that's done it .....selling all my gear now...cannot compete with that!.
:shrug:

But oh wait..I just got an email....I've won the Spanish Lottery....looks legit! Now I can afford to buy better equipment to out do that darn Hubble's Wide Field Camera-3 and that darn Herschel! See quote below....

"....SPANYOL LOTTERY/INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM held on the 20TH OF MARCH 2013.Due to mix up of numbers and addresses, the result were released on the 20TH OF APRIL 2013.Your e-mail address was attached to ticket number 90622089237-067 with serial number 169-470 drew lucky numbers 9-24-06-18-05-26, which consequently won in the 2nd category. You have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of 500,000.00(Euros)(Five Hundred thousand Euros only).

Oh wait I only won 2nd category 500,000 euros...outdoing Hubble etc is out!:mad2:

On subject...stunning images indeed and what clarity!:eyepop:

[Hans Tucker]

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/image/1304/horseheadir_hubble_1225.jpg

When you look at the Hubble IR Horsehead blown up it looks awesome.

[FlashDrive]

Hans ..thanks for the link..........that is just amazing :eyepop:...so clear and the detail in the dust clouds .....and up close to .....that would be the closest ' in your face ' photo of the Horse Head Neb' I've ever seen.
Flash......

[Matt Wastell]

WOW:eyepop:
That is one of the best images I have ever seen - look at the galaxies in the b'ground!

[Larryp]

Oh, Wow!