Wonderful Galactic Centre Photos with PARSEC Laser

[xception]

OK, I know it's not green but photos are breath taking. I had to share with you.

PARSEC laser of Laser Guide Star Facility - ESO (European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere). PARSEC is a 12 Watt CW Sodium Line laser at 589nm.

These are preview sized images. Click the link for super-sized full glory of the Galactic Centre:


The Planet, the Galaxy and the Laser

 

[Gryphon]

OMG! That thing is sooo B-E-A-U-Tee-Full, it almost brings a tear to your eyes:cryyy: That is one great piece of engineering. If only we could see the galaxy like that with the naked eye, i don't think i would every sleep at night again

 

[matrixcs]

OMG!!! i want that BIIIIGGGG LASER here in the PHILIPPINES!!!

 

[ZRTMWA]

Amazing. What is the diameter of that beam?