Monoceros R2

VISTA infrared image of the star-forming region Monoceros R2 within the constellation of Monoceros (the Unicorn).
Credit: ESO/J. Emerson/VISTA. Acknowledgment: Cambridge Astronomical Survey Unit

Infrared View Of The Sculptor Galaxy (NGC 253)

Looking at this starburst galaxy edge on, the ESO's VISTA telescope cuts through the dust to reveal hidden details of The Sculptor Galaxy (NGC 253), one of the brightest galaxies in the sky.
Credit: ESO/J. Emerson/VISTA. Acknowledgment: Cambridge Astronomical Survey Unit

VISTA's Visible And Infrared View Of The Orion Nebula

The ESO's VISTA (Visible and Infrared Survey Telescope for Astronomy) survey telescope's powers are amply demonstrated in this new image of the Orion Nebula. VISTA's huge field of view enables it to image the entire Orion Nebula in both visible and infrared wavelengths, resulting in a composite image that is vast in its breadth and depth--not to mention breathtakingly beautiful.

Credit: ESO/J. Emerson/VISTA. Acknowledgment: Cambridge Astronomical Survey Unit

VISTA: Pioneering New Survey Telescope Starts Work

A new telescope — VISTA (the Visible and Infrared Survey Telescope for Astronomy) — has just started work at ESO’s Paranal Observatory and has made its first release of pictures. VISTA is a survey telescope working at infrared wavelengths and is the world’s largest telescope dedicated to mapping the sky. Its large mirror, wide field of view and very sensitive detectors will reveal a completely new view of the southern sky. Spectacular new images of the Flame Nebula, the centre of our Milky Way galaxy and the Fornax Galaxy Cluster show that it is working extremely well. -- Full Press Release



Credit: ESO/J. Emerson/VISTA. Acknowledgment: Cambridge Astronomical Survey Unit