Members bassballs Posted June 7, 2005 Members Posted June 7, 2005 I've posted a few similar pictures of the horsehead nebula in the past but, I think this one is the coolest one that I've found so far... The Horsehead Nebula Credit: Nigel Sharp (NOAO), NSF; Copyright: AURA Explanation: One of the most identifiable nebulae in the sky, the Horsehead Nebula in Orion, is part of a large, dark, molecular cloud. Also known as Barnard 33, the unusual shape was first discovered on a photographic plate in the late 1800s. The red glow originates from hydrogen gas predominantly behind the nebula, ionized by the nearby bright star Sigma Orionis. The darkness of the Horsehead is caused mostly by thick dust, although the lower part of the Horsehead's neck casts a shadow to the left. Streams of gas leaving the nebula are funneled by a strong magnetic field. Bright spots in the Horsehead Nebula's base are young stars just in the process of forming. Light takes about 1500 years to reach us from the Horsehead Nebula. The above image was taken with the 0.9-meter telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory.
Members fretless Posted June 7, 2005 Members Posted June 7, 2005 ahh, all the young stars Yeah it is a very cool pic bassballs !
Members bassballs Posted June 7, 2005 Author Members Posted June 7, 2005 Thanks Fretless! It kinda looks like a Sea Horse or...Nessy...
Members fretless Posted June 7, 2005 Members Posted June 7, 2005 oooh lug in a ninja suit , in a Rorschach kinda way
Members basshunter Posted June 7, 2005 Members Posted June 7, 2005 Originally posted by ModmanQ6 Giddyup!!! You stole my line... Hi-ho Silver!!!!!!!!
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