Friday, February 18, 2011

Pink Saturday: Cosmic Pink!


Above is an image of part of the night sky taken by the Hubble telescope.  Look at the right hand side of the image.  Do you see the pink heart?  This is indeed the Heart Nebula!
According to Wikipedia: "The Heart Nebula, IC 1805, Sh2-190, lies some 7500 light years away from Earth and is located in the Perseus arm of the Galaxy in the constellation Cassiopeia. This is an emission nebula showing glowing gas and darker dust lanes. The nebula is formed by plasma of ionized hydrogen and free electrons."

Oh that takes the romance out of it.  Just enjoy the pink and the Heart.
Happy Pink Saturday, Viridian

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17 comments:

  1. Gabriela Delworth - Adult Learning & DevelopmentFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday!


    Yes, I see a fabulous heart! Amazing!



    ~ Gabriela ~

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  2. Tammy@Beatrice BanksFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Out of sight!
    Happy PS!

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  3. LynnFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Some things don't need long explanations, just observe the wonder and delight. Such is the heart. Happy PS

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  4. DonnieFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    I love seeing unusual things.

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  5. Jil~Say It With RosesFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Quite amazing isn't it and PINK, too!
    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Jil

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  6. Country Wings in PhoenixFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday Sweetie...
    Is that not the most gorgeous thing ever? I love the heart in the sky and the coloring is just phenomenal. Thank you so much for sharing with me this evening.
    Many hugs and much love, Sherry

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  7. LVFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    What a different and interesting pink showing. That is an amazing sight.

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  8. Maison MuttFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    That pink heart is out of this world! What an educating share!
    Your newest follower, Niki

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  9. UnknownFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Absolutely AWESOME! Appreciat eyour sharing this ...
    Happy PS weekend ~
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

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  10. CharFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Beautiful sky and love the heart. Happy Pink Saturday, Char

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  11. ThriftyAnnabellaFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Beautiful

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  12. liberal sprinklesFebruary 19, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    oh it's true there's pink and there's love everywhere!

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  13. Maia TFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Oh, I love it, I would like to be able to fly there and see it up close.

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  14. MariFebruary 19, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    OMG!!! ITS JUST AWESOME :) HAVE A GREAT PINK SATURDAY!!

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Wow this is fascinating!

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  16. Laura Quaglia (Fun With This and That)February 19, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    The heavens are so pretty .Hard to believe sometime Laura

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  17. pinkkandyFebruary 20, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday....hope your week is sprinkled with little blessings...and covered with grace !

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