Tuesday, December 17, 2013

ScienceDaily: Galaxies News

ScienceDaily: Galaxies News


Smithsonian's Submillimeter Array reveals giant star cluster in the making

Posted: 16 Dec 2013 11:24 AM PST

W49A might be one of the best-kept secrets in our galaxy. This star-forming region shines 100 times brighter than the Orion nebula, but is so obscured by dust that very little visible or infrared light escapes. Astronomers have peered through the dusty fog to provide the first clear view of this stellar nursery.

No comments:

Post a Comment