I found a high resolution version of the new pictures from WISE, a new telescope investigating the space on the infrared spectrum. This is about the Andromeda Galaxy. I add here in the post a low resolution version. But, if, like me, you like astronomy and dark wallpapers, just click on the link below, that is the high resolution version, 14.8MB for 6666x6666 pixels!
By the way Andromeda is 2.5 millions light years away, called Merrier 31 and is visible with naked eyes. You need a binocular in urban areas but even without if you have a place that is dark enough.
Not bad the idea to see one of the most far "object" from us, without tools.
This is a link for a howto that help in finding Andromeda on a clear night. Download Stellarium, to have a Stellarium on your desk!!! Have fun, my desktop is not showing this very nice, very high resolution infrared view.
High Resolution version: 14.8MB 6666x6666: http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/427020main_pia12832-c.jpg
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