Milkyway

ray o gorman

Anyone know if you can see the centre of the milky way galaxy from ireland?

Sykk

We are in the Milky Way Galaxy, good sir.

InvisibleBadger

I'm pretty sure you can see the centre of the milky way from Ireland, but i could be wrong. I saw this video of it taken in America and its pretty cool.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Z3cVQcfb-w

ray o gorman

Thanks for that video! Pretty cool.

djhaxman

We can't see the centre of the Milky Way in visible wavelengths, it can only be seen using x-ray telescopes, because of the amount of dust in the galaxy blocking out starlight. Afaik what we see in the night sky as the band of "nearby" stars overhead is from the Orion arm of our spiral galaxy.

NoQuarter

is it possible to see that cluster as in the video of the side of the milky way "disc" from ireland though? ie:

Captain Chaos

This is an amazing photo, both is scale and quality and the amount of detail in the night sky that is lost due to light pollution.

Stargate

Captain Chaos wrote: »

This is an amazing photo, both is scale and quality and the amount of detail in the night sky that is lost due to light pollution.

Captain Chaos , i HATE light pollution

kraggy

king-stew wrote: »

is it possible to see that cluster as in the video of the side of the milky way "disc" from ireland though? ie:

Where was that taken? Beautiful photo.

Novaman

The best time to see it visually folks is in the Summertime looking south. Here is a shot from Co.Waterford:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/79652716@N00/4523673349/sizes/l/

The centre of our galaxy hugs the horizon, whilt the spiral arms extend upwards. Get yourself out under dark skies and have a look, it's a very nice sight!

N

thecommander

Novaman wrote: »

Here is a shot from Co.Waterford

Never thought you could see it from here. Was in Yellowstone last year and thought it was a cloud, but figured out it was the Milkyway after a while.

Reeni

What a fantastic photo. its amazing what you can see without the light pollution. I've never seen anything like it, being stuck in Dublin.

Sykk

Reeni wrote: »

What a fantastic photo. its amazing what you can see without the light pollution. I've never seen anything like it, being stuck in Dublin.

This...

It makes me a sad panda... Definately taking my scope with me when heading down to Dungarvan.. I can't wait.

Reeni

It makes me sad too! I've been planning to go on a camping trip this summer just so I can see the night sky properly, for the first time!

kraggy

This article says to look towards the constellation of saggitarius to find the galactical centre

http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/sciencetech/supermassive-black-hole-milky-way/6671

ray o gorman

Novaman wrote: »

The best time to see it visually folks is in the Summertime looking south. Here is a shot from Co.Waterford:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/79652716@N00/4523673349/sizes/l/

The centre of our galaxy hugs the horizon, whilt the spiral arms extend upwards. Get yourself out under dark skies and have a look, it's a very nice sight!

N

thanks for that great picture. Will keep it in mind, hopefully I'll be able to see it from West Clare!!!!!!!!!:D

gman2k

king-stew wrote: »

is it possible to see that cluster as in the video of the side of the milky way "disc" from ireland though? ie:

I call shenanigans on this image, it's a definite Photoshop composite view.
It is not a 'photo' as you would think, but a blend of different images. The galaxy portion is not even a 'visible to the naked eye view'!

NoQuarter

gman2k wrote: »

I call shenanigans on this image, it's a definite Photoshop composite view.
It is not a 'photo' as you would think, but a blend of different images. The galaxy portion is not even a 'visible to the naked eye view'!

Had no idea when i posted it but:

http://zuserver2.star.ucl.ac.uk/~idh/apod/ap071020.html

slade_x

wikipedia has always had some really nice images

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milky_Way

shizz

Dowload Stellarium and it should let you know where it is in the night sky and when you could see it.

yhwh

Why would you want to look at the centre of our galaxy, there's nothing there but a big hole

NoQuarter

yhwh wrote: »

there's nothing there but a big hole

Youll understand when you become a man!

Kevster

Sykk wrote: »

We are in the Milky Way Galaxy, good sir.

True - good Sir - but we are nowhere near the center of the Milky Way. We are out on one of it's spiral arms, and therefore should easily be able to look into the heart of our own galaxy.

ynotdu

Kevster wrote: »

True - good Sir - but we are nowhere near the center of the Milky Way. We are out on one of it's spiral arms, and therefore should easily be able to look into the heart of our own galaxy.

Tee Hee Hee Kevster,I LOVE it when a pompous patronising post gets what it deserves!

Kevster

It's been a crazy week dude. I had to get the EuroCoach home to Ireland last week (on the ferry) for my brother's wedding last Saturday. As soon as I come back, my research kicks-off all of a sudden and there's tonnes to do. Actually, I met a guy from the Marine Institute at the wedding! His wife is the aunt (I think) of my brother's wife. Confused? - so am I.

I wish I was in the heart of the Milky Way.

ynotdu

Kevster wrote: »

It's been a crazy week dude. I had to get the EuroCoach home to Ireland last week (on the ferry) for my brother's wedding last Saturday. As soon as I come back, my research kicks-off all of a sudden and there's tonnes to do. Actually, I met a guy from the Marine Institute at the wedding! His wife is the aunt (I think) of my brother's wife. Confused? - so am I.

I wish I was in the heart of the Milky Way.

Ah well Kevin We all know You have the intellect for Your research buddy!

When You reach the epicentre of the Milky Way,We can wave at each other as i intend to live in Cupola on the ISS in the faetal posistion ASAP!:)

Yes Family tree's have confused even Hawkins,Einstein,Sagan, etc, but not this Hillbilly,He at least PROVED his theory withou any doubt!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdFPDjtX2Q4

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