Infra Red Collection (page 6)

Rhine-Meuse delta, satellite image. North is at top. Vegetation is red, barren areas are light blue, and water is dark blue

Anti-Atlas mountains, Morocco, infrared satellite image. North is at top. This is at the western end of the Anti-Atlas Mountain Range in Morocco

Lena River Delta, Russia

Turpan Depression, satellite image. North is at top. The Turpan (or Turfan) depression (lower frame) is located at the foot of Chinas Bogda Mountains (green, upper frame)

Saharan desert rivers, satellite image. North is at top. Water is blue, desert areas are white, and fresh sediments and vegetation is orange/green

Chimney at a glass factory, thermogram
Industrial chimney. Thermogram of smoke issuing from a chimney at a glass factory. A thermogram shows the variation in temperature on the surface of an object

Libyan Desert outcrop, satellite image. North is at top. Sand dunes are white, less sandy areas are blue, and rock is dark grey

Milky Way galactic centre, composite image. This image is around 250 light years across. It shows the centre of the Milky Way galaxy, located 26

Star-birth region, space telescope image

Sahara Desert, Chad, satellite image. This area of the Sahara Desert is a rocky landscape with cliffs (one running down from upper right) amid the arid landscape (orange)

Lake Carnegie, Australia, satellite image. Water (blue) is seen flooding this normally arid area in Western Australia. This is the western end of Lake Carnegie

Dry river beds, satellite image. North is at top. The bright blue areas are meandering wadis (dry river beds) that have formed in this desert area due to flooding

Vegetation sensor on SPOT 4, artwork

IRAS infrared astronomy satellite on display at the National Space Centre, Leicester, UK. Image shows the sunshade surrounding the telescope aperture

Thermogram of AC converters, artwork
Conceptual computer artwork of a thermogram showing the heat loss from 2 banks of a/c power converters. Thermography detects radiation in the infrared range of the electromagnetic spectrum

SPOT 5 satellite, artwork

SPOT 4 and Artemis satellites, artwork

HRVIR sensor on SPOT 4, artwork

SPOT 4 satellite, artwork

SPOT satellites, artwork
SPOT satellites. Artwork of the four of the five SPOT (Satellite Pour l Observation de la Terre) earth observation satellites in Earth orbit, with the Moon at lower left

Jupiter, first SOFIA image
Focussing Jupiter. A SOFIA infrared image with FORCAST instrument (19.7, 31.5 and 37.1 micrometer wavelength). SOFIA - the flying 2, 7m mirrors observatory onboard an Boeing 7747 SP

Fighter aircraft dispensing flares
Defensive flares. A Sukhoi Su-27 fighter (NATO reporting name Flanker) dispensing infra-red decoy flares whilst flying slowly at an air display

Crab nebula (M1). Composite x-ray, infrared and optical image of the Crab nebula, the remnant of a supernova. In the centre of the nebula is the remains of the stars core

Earths atmosphere and solar radiation. Computer artwork of the effect of the Earths atmosphere on solar radiation. Shown here are the three lowest levels (blue rectangles) of the Earths atmosphere

Spiral galaxy M66, infrared image. Blue areas are mature stars, while red areas are regions of active star formation. It is thought the distorted shape of this galaxy is due to gravitational

Antennae galaxies, composite image. Two galaxies (NGC 4038 and NGC 4039) are colliding here. They are 60 million light years from Earth, in the constellation of Corvus

Greenhouse effect, conceptual image
Greenhouse effect. Conceptual image of infrared rays (red arrows) trapped in the Earths atmosphere by greenhouse gases such as water vapour and carbon dioxide

Mouse, infrared, computer artwork
Computer artwork of a mouse depicting an infrared image of the animal like seen by some snakes. The different colours represent different temperatures

Earths atmosphere and radiation, artwork
Earths atmosphere and radiation. Computer artwork showing the differing absorbance of electromagnetic waves by the Earths atmosphere

Electromagnetic spectrum, artwork
Electromagnetic spectrum, computer artwork. The changing wavelength of electromagnetic (EM) radiation through the spectrum is shown by the trace along bottom

Omega Centauri (NGC 5139) composite image
Omega Centauri (NGC 5139). Composite infrared and optical image of the Omega Centauri globular cluster. Globular clusters are spherical groups of very old stars, about 12 billion years old

William Herschel, astronomer
Frederick William Herschel (November 1738 - 25th August 1822) steel engraving 1833 " Gallery of Portraits" by Schriven after J. Russel 1790

Observatories on summit of Mauna Kea
Observatories at the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii, at sunrise. From left to right they are: Subaru Telescope, Keck 1 and Keck 2 telescopes, and NASA Infrared Telescope Facility

Hubble Space Telescope, artwork
Hubble Space Telescope (HST) in Earth orbit, computer artwork. The Milky Way is in the background. The HST is an astronomical satellite in orbit around Earth

Gemini North telescope, Hawaii
Gemini North telescope dome on the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA. This 8-metre optical/infrared telescope was completed in 1999

Cordless mouse and keyboard for a computer. Wireless keyboards and mice use either infrared or radio waves to connect to the computer

Car exhaust pipe, thermogram
Car exhaust pipe. Thermogram close-up of the exhaust pipe of a motor vehicle. Thermography records surface temperatures by detecting the long-wavelength radiation emitted by an object

Barbeque, thermogram
Barbeque. Thermogram of tongs being used to handle food being cooked on a barbeque. Thermography records surface temperatures by detecting the long-wavelength radiation emitted by an object

Cooking with a saucepan, thermogram
Cooking with a saucepan. Thermogram of a ladle being used to stir a liquid being heated over a gas hob in a saucepan. Thermography records surface temperatures by detecting the long-wavelength

Traffic jam, thermogram
Traffic jam. Thermogram of vehicles in a traffic jam on a road. Thermography records surface temperatures by detecting the long-wavelength radiation emitted by an object

Patio heater, thermogram
Patio heater. Thermogram of a patio heater glowing and warming its surroundings. Thermography records surface temperatures by detecting the long-wavelength radiation emitted by an object

Kettle and teapot, thermogram
Kettle and teapot. Thermogram of a kettle being heated on a gas hob next to a teapot filled with hot water. Thermography records surface temperatures by detecting the long-wavelength radiation

Frying an egg, thermogram
Frying an egg. Thermogram of an egg being fried in a frying pan being heated over an electric heating surface. Thermography records surface temperatures by detecting the long-wavelength radiation

Protoplanetary disc disrupted by O-star. Artwork of the energetic solar wind from an O-star (upper right), a hot type of star

HD 98800 planetary system, artwork. The artwork is based on observations made in infrared with the Spitzer Space Telescope (SST)

Halogen heater. Close-up of a halogen heater showing the heating elements and safety grill

Looking at an exhibition, thermogram
MODEL RELEASED. Playing guitar. Thermogram of two people looking at an exhibition. The colours show variation in temperature

Ballerina, thermogram
MODEL RELEASED. Ballerina, thermogram. 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.