This is a wonderful infrared image (please click on it for lovely larger view) of a region of star formation called the Rosette Nebula.
It comes from the Herschel space observatory, which was launched (along with the Planck observer) by the European Space Agency (ESA) almost a year ago, you may recall.
From the ESA website, here’s a bit more about what this is: […] Click to continue reading this post
I learned from Phil’s blog that (recently launched) Hershel’s official first image has been released:
Tomorrow is the Big Day. For what? The launch of Planck and Herschel – Major new windows on our universe. Keep your fingers crossed for luck!
They’re on the launch pad right now. See here.
So, what are the missions and objectives of these fine spacecraft, I hear you ask.
Well, from the Planck site: […] Click to continue reading this post
