Zooming in on the VISTA view of the Lagoon Nebula (Messier 8)

This zoom sequence starts with a wide view of the spectacular central regions of the Milky Way. As we zoom in the prominent red patch of the Lagoon Nebula becomes apparent. First we see a detailed visible-light view from the Wide Field Imager on the MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope at La Silla in Chile and then finally the new infrared view from the VISTA telescope at Paranal.

Credit:

ESO/VVV/S. Brunier/S. Guisard (www.eso.org/~sguisard)
Music: John Dyson (from the album "Darklight")
Acknowledgment: Cambridge Astronomical Survey Unit

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Id:eso1101a
Publicatiedatum:5 januari 2011 12:00
Gerelateerde berichten:eso1101
Duur:56 s
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Naam:Messier 8
Type:Local Universe : Nebula : Type : Star Formation
Categorie:Nebulae

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