Sujet
The Andromeda Galaxy
Légende
The Andromeda Galaxy, M31, is a spiral galaxy a mere 2.5 million light-years away. Two space-based observatories have combined to produce this intriguing composite image of Andromeda, at wavelengths outside the visible spectrum. The view follows the locations of this galaxy's once and future stars. In reddish hues, image data from the large Herschel infrared observatory traces enormous lanes of dust, warmed by stars, sweeping along Andromeda's spiral arms. The dust, in conjunction with the galaxy's interstellar gas, comprises the raw material for future star formation.
Date
20e siècle
Crédit
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Notre référence
ARP15A02_103
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
50,5Mo (1,9Mo) / 41,5cm x 30,5cm / 4901 x 3600 (300dpi)