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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on March 19, 2011, 20:18

Title: Space Pictures This Week: Stormy Sun, Oldest Galaxies
Post by: sam on March 19, 2011, 20:18

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A "stunning" closeup released this week shows part of the Tarantula Nebula, as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/03/pictures/110319-best-space-pictures-sun-japan-earthquake-tsunami-science/#/space136-hubble-tarantula-nebula_33378_600x450.jpg

Title: Re: Space Pictures This Week: Stormy Sun, Oldest Galaxies
Post by: Rik on March 20, 2011, 10:21

The odd thing is, Sam, that it looks awfully like 'artists impressions' that I grew up with as a kid. It says a lot for their work.

Title: Re: Space Pictures This Week: Stormy Sun, Oldest Galaxies
Post by: sam on March 20, 2011, 14:44

we did have some idea of what things would have looked like then though... but you are right some of the artistic renditions really weren't bad.

Title: Re: Space Pictures This Week: Stormy Sun, Oldest Galaxies
Post by: Simon on March 20, 2011, 14:59

Stunning pics, though.   8-)

Title: Re: Space Pictures This Week: Stormy Sun, Oldest Galaxies
Post by: Clive on March 20, 2011, 20:58

Spiders in SPAAAAAACE!   ;D

Title: Re: Space Pictures This Week: Stormy Sun, Oldest Galaxies
Post by: Simon on March 20, 2011, 21:09

:laugh: