M101 (Pinwheel) X-Ray by Chandra

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

After a couple of great images of the Pinwheel galaxy which have been posted here on IIS, I thought that this was a different perspective on the same object.

http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/image...ture_1235.html

Chandra Embraces Hot 'Arms' of Pinwheel Galaxy

With a diameter of about 170,000 light years, galaxy Messier 101 (M101) is nearly twice the size of our Milky Way. Its orientation allows telescopes to see its spiral structure face-on, inspiring its nickname -- the Pinwheel Galaxy. NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has obtained one of the longest exposures ever seen of a spiral galaxy in x-rays. The glowing lights indicate massive stars, black holes and supernova explosions, all wrapped in the hot gas "arms" of the galaxy.

Image Credit: NASA/CXC/JHU/K.Kuntz et al.

[xelasnave]

Whats the fuss?
That NASA image looks like my first attempt with a $200 80mm with bad CA

Still cant see those balck holes must be my color blindness.

Sorry it is wet and I have lost it.. completly cabin crazy no food left and the dogs are talking about me in the next room... I know they are cause they shut up when I come in...absolute proof they are up to something.

Thanks for posting Chris.

alex

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

Retort removed...

[RB (Andrew)]

Just a reminder guys that this is the Astronomy Science section and Mike has stipulated that:
"Discussions related to the Science of Astronomy, Space Exploration etc. Strictly moderated - stay on-topic, serious discussions please."

[xelasnave]

Sorry Andrew if I caused a problem.

I have posted my sudo science in general chat out of respect for this section and the wonderful folk who follow the news here...

alex