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United Kingdom Infrared Telescope on Mauna Kea
United Kingdom Infrared Telescope (UKIRT). Dome of UKIRT, the worlds largest infrared telescope, at sunrise. UKIRT is situated at an altitude of 4200 metres on the summit of the dormant volcano Mauna

La Silla Observatory

Artwork of IRAS in orbit
Artists impression of IRAS in orbit. The Infrared Astronomy Satellite (IRAS) was launched on 25 January 1983. Its primary instrument was a 60cm telescope

Uranus and Ariel. Hubble Space Telescope image of the moon Ariel (white dot) orbiting its planet Uranus (blue and green). The shadow of the moon (black dot) is seen to the moons right

Galaxy cluster Abell 1060. Infrared composite image of the galaxy cluster Abell 1060, also called the Hydra cluster. More than 100 galaxies are clustered toward the southern constellation Hydra

Car, thermogram
Car. Thermogram of a car parked in a street. The colours show variation in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest) through red, yellow, green and blue to purple (coldest)

Playing video game, thermogram
Playing video game. Thermogram of a girl playing a video game at home. The colours show variation in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest) through red, yellow

Car wheel, thermogram. The car has been recently used as the brake discs are glowing white hot. The colours show variation in temperature

Houses and parked cars, thermogram
Houses and parked car, thermogram. A thermogram shows the variation in temperature on the surface of an object, measured by the long-wave infrared radiation it emits

Houses and road, thermogram. A thermogram shows the variation in temperature on the surface of an object, measured by the long-wave infrared radiation it emits

Houses, thermogram
Houses. Thermogram of a row of terraced houses. The colours show variation in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest) through red, yellow, green and blue to purple (coldest)

Block of flats, thermogram
Block of flats. Thermogram of a block of flats in the evening. A thermogram shows the variation in temperature on the surface of an object, measured by the long-wave infrared radiation it emits

Laptop computer, thermogram. Laptop computers are designed for portability and in order to save space. A thermographic image is created by using a thermographic camera which detects radiation

Personal computer, thermogram
Personal computer. Thermogram of a computer and monitor on a desk. The colours show variation in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest) through red, yellow

Power station, thermogram
Power station. Thermogram of emissions from cooling towers and a chimney at a power station. The object at lower right is a car

Spider robot. Prototype (G2) modular robot (PolyBot) walking in a field. PolyBots are made from a number of self-contained modules, each having its own on-board computer, infrared sensor

Mobile phone with projector
Mobile phone with integrated projector. This prototype mobile phone is able to project its display onto any flat surface. The phone has a swivelling unit that contains a powerful laser diode

Electricity power lines, thermogram
Electricity power lines. Thermogram of electricity power lines (left to right) and power station cooling towers (centre left)

Electricity pylons, thermogram
Electricity pylons above trees, thermogram. A thermogram shows the variation in temperature on the surface of an object, measured by the long-wave infrared radiation it emits

Cooling towers, thermogram
Cooling towers. Thermogram of water vapour rising out of cooling towers by a road. The object at lower centre left is a lorry

Lamp, thermogram
Lamp. Thermogram of a lit lamp. The colours show variation in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest) through red, yellow, green and blue to purple (coldest)

Car exhaust, thermogram
Car exhaust. Thermogram of the exhaust pipes on a motor vehicle that has recently been running. The pipes are still warm from the hot gases which result from the combustion of its fuel

Woman using a mobile phone, thermogram
MODEL RELEASED. Woman using a mobile telephone, thermogram. The thermogram shows the emission of infrared radiation, displaying it as colour-coded surface temperatures

Spiral galaxy NGC 7331. Spitzer Space Telescope infrared image of the spiral galaxy NGC 7331. This galaxy lies around 50 million light years from Earth in the constellation Pegasus

Infrared galaxies. Thirty largest galaxies seen in the infrared sky. These are not the same as the largest galaxies viewed in visible light because some stars are brighter in visible light than in

Man jumping, thermogram. The colours show variation in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest) through red, yellow, green and blue to purple (coldest)

Thermogram of fire
Fire. Thermogram of a fire during research into new fire-detection techniques. Temperature is colour-coded, running from white (hottest) to blue (coolest)

Thermogram of water pouring from a shower head
Shower head. Thermogram of water pouring from a shower head.. The temperature scale runs from red (warmest) through yellow, green and cyan to blue (coldest)

House, thermogram. The colours show variations in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest), through yellow, orange, red and purple to blue (coldest)

Baby holding parents hand, thermogram
Baby holding parents hand. Thermogram of a baby holding an adults finger. The colours show variation in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest) through red, yellow

Thermogram showing heat loss from a house
Heat loss. Thermogram of a house showing the distribution of heat over its surface. The temperature scale runs from red (warmest) through yellow, green, cyan and blue to mauve (coldest)

Drying clothes. Thermogram of clothes on a household radiator. The colours show variations in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest), through yellow, orange and red to purple (coldest)

Meat kebab, thermogram
Meat kebab. Thermogram of a cooked meat kebab on a plate. The colours show variations in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest), through red, yellow, green and blue to purple (coldest)

Colour thermogram of two office buildings
Heat of office buildings. Coloured thermogram of the exterior of two office blocks, showing the distribution of surface temperature

Thermogram of a hand holding a hamburger
Hamburger. Thermogram of a hand holding a half- eaten hamburger. The temperature scale runs from red (warmest) through yellow, green, cyan and blue to mauve (coldest)

Cooked breakfast, thermogram
Cooked breakfast. Thermogram of cooked breakfast food on a plate. The colours show variations in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest), through yellow, orange

Prawns and rice, thermogram
Prawns and rice. Thermogram of cooked prawns and rice in a bowl. The colours show variations in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest), through yellow, orange

Neck pain, thermogram
Painful neck. Thermogram of the back of a naked woman holding her painful neck. The colours show variation in temperature

Back pain, thermogram
Painful back. Thermogram of the back of a naked woman holding her painful back. The colours show variation in temperature

Cooking on a gas stove, thermogram
Cooking on a gas stove. Thermogram of a person stirring a pan of food cooking on a gas hob. The colours show variation in temperature

Microwave oven, thermogram
Microwave oven. Thermogram of cooked food in a bowl in a microwave oven. The colours show variation in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest) through red, yellow

Crowds, London, UK, thermogram
Crowds near Piccadilly underground station, London, UK, thermogram. The colours show variations in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest), through yellow, orange

Rickshaw, London, UK, thermogram. The colours show variations in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest), through yellow, orange, red and purple to black (coldest)

Buttering toast, thermogram
Buttering toast. Thermogram of butter being spread on a slice of toast. The colour-coding shows variations in temperature

Toast, thermogram
Toast. Thermogram of toasted bread in an electric toaster and butter being spread on a slice of toast. The colour-coding shows variations in temperature

Cup of tea, thermogram
Cup of tea. Image 4 of 4. Thermogram of a hand dipping a biscuit into a cup of tea. The colours show variations in temperature

Making tea, thermogram
Making a cup of tea. Image 2 of 4. Thermogram of a hand pouring boiling water from a kettle into a pot to make tea. The colours show variations in temperature

Chicken in an oven, thermogram
Chicken in an oven. Thermogram of a chicken cooking in an oven. The colours show variation in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest) through red, yellow, green and blue to purple (coldest)

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"Unveiling the Invisible: Exploring the Wonders of Infra Red" Orion Nebula: Peering into the cosmic depths, infra red reveals a breathtaking view of swirling gas and dust in the iconic Orion Nebula. Jupiter and Io, New Horizons image: With infra red vision, we witness Jupiter's enigmatic moon Io casting its shadow on the giant planet's turbulent atmosphere. HMS Dragons Lynx Helicopter Firing Flares: In an intense display of military power, infra red captures the dramatic moment when flares light up the night sky during a training exercise. Crab Nebula, composite image: Through layers of infrared data combined with other wavelengths, we unravel the intricate details within this celestial remnant - The Crab Nebula. Spiral Galaxy M81, composite image: Infra red unveils hidden secrets as it uncovers stunning spiral arms adorned with countless stars in galaxy M81. Jupiter with Moons and their Shadows: Using infra red technology to peer through Jupiter's thick clouds, we observe its moons casting ethereal shadows on its stormy surface. Cigar Galaxy (M82), composite image: Delving into deep space using infra red imaging techniques reveals a captivating view of M82 – aptly named for its elongated shape resembling a cigar. Helix Nebula, infrared Spitzer image: Witnessing stellar death in all its glory, infra red exposes mesmerizing tendrils of gas and dust forming one of nature's most beautiful sights – The Helix Nebula. Teapot and Hot Drink Thermogram: In our everyday lives too, infra-red allows us to appreciate thermal patterns as it captures a steaming hot drink pouring into a teapot - showcasing heat distribution like never before. Syrian Desert Satellite Image : From high above Earth’s surface, infra-red satellite imagery provides crucial insights into the vast expanse of the Syrian Desert, revealing hidden geological features and patterns.