Exploring the Universe: False Color Overlays of the Night Sky from Australia

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The discussion centers on the visual representation of the night sky from Australia using false color overlays that depict a wide range of radiation frequencies. Participants express enthusiasm for these scientific visual displays, highlighting their aesthetic and educational value. Notable references include XKCD's various charts and explanations related to radiation and space exploration. The conversation also touches on the observational horizon of the universe, suggesting that the visualizations may not fully encapsulate the entirety of cosmic phenomena.

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I like well done visual displays of science.

Lets see what other people can come up with!

Here's one I found, overlays of the night sky from Australia, in false color of a wide range of radiation frequencies.
 
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BillTre said:
I like well done visual displays of science.

Lets see what other people can come up with!

Here's one I found, overlays of the night sky from Australia, in false color of a wide range of radiation frequencies.
This is seriously, one of the coolest things I've ever seen.
 
You can download and 3D print out your own early universe (Only ours, not those other ones!), thanks to this guy.

Nice representation, but seems that all the bumps and colors should be on the inside since that is where it is observed from.
Also In guess its our observational horizon within the universe rather than the whole thing.
 

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