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December 24th 04, 10:51 PM
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BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Camera scoops amazing Orion snaps
Taken from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4121717.stm
The images show dust and gas illuminated by stars Astronomers have produced some amazing pictures using a remarkable new instrument on the United Kingdom Infrared Telescope in Hawaii. The Wide Field Camera (WFCAM), built at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre in Edinburgh, is the world's most powerful infrared survey camera. WFCAM was trained on a region of star formation in the Orion constellation about 1,500 light-years away. Etc... -- Nick in Northallerton www.whelan.me.uk Also nickw7coc on Yahoo Messenger & on MSN Messenger 
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