Hubble Telescope Image for the Arm Chair Astronomers Amongst Us!!

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Posted by Rick Lamb on August 28, 2007 at 11:27 AM

Below is a link to a totally impressive composite of 48 images taken by Hubble of the Carina Nebula:

Carina Nebula

I've been into astronomy since Junior High and this has to be one of the coolest astro images I've ever seen!!! Simply amazing stuff!!!

Here is a write up about the image:

Explanation of above image

I know many of us are also into the whole astro thing so I figured I'd share!!

Enjoy!!

Posted by Curtis Knight on August 28, 2007 at 1:04 PM

wow, that's some amazing detail! Thanks for sharing the link!

Posted by Eric Hahl on August 28, 2007 at 1:58 PM

Thats just awe inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

Posted by Erik Lundh on August 28, 2007 at 3:35 PM

Rick,
I'm also an astronomy buff so I can really appreciate that shot. Pretty darn impressive!!!

Posted by David Schoen on August 28, 2007 at 4:13 PM

far out

Posted by Tristan Campbell on August 28, 2007 at 4:39 PM

Now that makes you think ...
Tristan