Distant Starbursts Light Up the Sky--We Just Can't See Them

Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 17:56 in Astronomy & Space

The first results from a balloon-hoisted telescope that floated more than 20 miles (30 kilometers) above Antarctica have shed light on a major source of the celestial background, the electromagnetic radiation--both visible and invisible--that pervades the universe. [More] Presented By: You Need the Speed of Norton 2009 Introducing the revolutionary Norton Internet Security 2009. With a one-click, one-minute install, under 7MB of memory usage and fewer, shorter scans, it?s the fastest security suite anywhere. Get your FREE trial today!Click to Learn More www.norton.com/speed   Ads by Pheedo

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