This picture shows the amazing M51 in infrared light. M51 is a whirlpool galaxy that was photographed here by hubble. The purpose of this picture is to show the dust that surrounds the galaxy so most of the light from the stars was digitally removed and infrared light was used to highlight that dust. I also found the picture very interesting because if you scroll your mouse over the picture it shows the optical version which shows an interesting contrast between the two spectra.
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