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Data From Infrared Telescope Exceeds Expectations

Posted by simoniker on from the red-and-blackness-of-space dept.

Uosdwis writes "It's just Day 10 for the Space Infrared Telescope Facility, and it is producing data! This is only a calibration image, but look at this data set. "We're extremely pleased, because these first images have exceeded our expectations," said Dr. Michael Werner. This data is from IRAC at the shorter wavelengths as the telescope is still cooling. The official press release here."

4 of 44 comments (clear)

  1. Had to say it... by Pilferer · · Score: 3, Funny

    My god, it's full of stars!

  2. All that trouble... by Ignis+Flatus · · Score: 5, Funny

    just to find out that the Universe is warm and fuzzy.

    1. Re:All that trouble... by Rheingold · · Score: 4, Funny

      And beige!

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  3. (OT) Spelling 'Iraq', 'Irak', 'Irac', 'Uruk', etc. by yerricde · · Score: 2, Funny

    Some countries officially spell the name of that country next to Kuwait differently.

    For example, the UNITED STATES CORPORATION (distinct from the united states of America) spells it "New Texas."

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