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Herschel Image Reveals the Pinwheel Galaxy's Cold Glowing Dust

Original: Herschel image of Arp 26, also known as M101 or the Pinwheel Galaxy. This far-infrared and sub-millimeter wavelength lig

A far-infrared and sub-millimeter image of the Pinwheel Galaxy, also known as M101 or Arp 26, taken by the Herschel Space Observatory is drawing attention online. The image highlights the galaxy's cold, glowing dust, with blue dots marking regions of active star formation. Credit goes to ESA, NASA, JPL-Caltech and astronomer R. Hurt.

Why now: Striking astronomy imagery from a well-known space observatory regularly circulates and draws engagement from space enthusiasts.

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• Herschel image of Arp 26, also known as M101 or the Pinwheel Galaxy. This far-infrared and sub-millimeter wavelength light highlights the galaxy's cold, glowing dust. The blue dots are areas of star formation. Credit: ESA, Herschel, NASA, JPL-Caltech; R. Hurt Source:… · ArpBot · 4

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