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[–]Namgal_Sipsclar 4 points5 points ago

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Jaw-dropping.

[–]squall24 1 point2 points ago

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So that is part of the spiral? If so, does that mean we are located at the outskirts and above/below the spiral?

[–]rhiever 0 points1 point ago

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Google is your friend. =)

[–]squall24 2 points3 points ago

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Thanks. I'm still trying to visualize how the band in the op fits with our position in the galaxy.

[–]vorpalrobot 1 point2 points ago

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[–]caprincrash 0 points1 point ago

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it looks like he might have used a fisheye lens which gives everything that rounded appearance. From what I understand is when you are looking at the milky way you are looking at our galactic center.

[–]Domydirty 1 point2 points ago

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Wish you could see this many stars everywhere, everynight.

[–]DockD 1 point2 points ago

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One day I wish to see the for myself. It's on my bucket list. Anyone know of good spots far removed from light?

[–]mareacaspica[S] 0 points1 point ago

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anywhere far away from any town will be ok for starters

[–]joshofwales 0 points1 point ago

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Wall-papered instantly.

[–]tornadosgoOMNOM 0 points1 point ago

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happy cakeday? i dont know if the cake stays with you, or is just there for your cake day..