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Astronomical images are important part of imaging science as scientists try to uncover the very mysteries of the universe that we live in. This is sky picture of the Milky Way is actually a sketch made in the 1940ís by an astronomer. It shows all of the s
Gamma radiation reveals . . .
X ray regions show pulsars and black holes.
Visible wavelengths show most of the stars, but there are many places covered with interstellar dust which blocks the visible light . . .
. . . However, the Infrared can penetrate right through it, showing glowing gasses and other newly forming stars.
Radiowaves show Supernova remnants and other tell tale signs of our galaxy. Notice that no stars are visible in the radio wave region.
