NASA released a "treasure trove of cosmic delights," gorgeous imagery courtesy of telescopes from around the world, ... and gamma rays, is a spectacular sight to behold, with colors, spirals, ...

But what we actually see is an average effect. Light, shade, colors, ... If you were to label a small patch of wavefront and track it, you would find that it travels around the axis in a spiral.

Temba, his spiral arms wide. By Phil Plait. Sept 03, 2012 7:02 AM. Copy Link Share Share Comment Copy Link Share Share Comment ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The galaxy itself is a stunning swirl of gas and dust sculpted into thick lanes that spiral ...

Spirals in dust around young stars may betray presence of massive planets Date: October 29, 2015 Source: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Summary: A team of astronomers is proposing that huge ...