Messier 16 & 17 iPhone Case phone case This latest version expands Chandra's

This latest version expands Chandra's high-energy view farther above and below the plane of the Galaxy — that is

The customary R filter

NGC 7027's central star was identified in a new wavelength of light — near-ultraviolet — for the first time by using Hubble's unique capabilities

The waves are caused by supersonic shocks

The image shows about half the area of the full VISTA field and is about 40 x 50 arcminutes in extent

Messier 16 & 17 iPhone Case phone case This latest version expands Chandra'sTwo of the skys most famous residents share the stage in this enormous three gigapixel image from ESOs VLT Survey Telescope (VST). The iconic Eagle Nebula (Messier 16) is to the right, and the Omega Nebula (Messier 17) to the left. This cosmic duo makes up just a portion of a vast complex of gas and dust within which new stars are springing to life and illuminating their surroundings. Credit: ESO