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I wish they'd revive the TAU program.

TAU, Thousands of Astronomical Units, was intended to fly -wait for it- thousands of astronomical units up out of the dusty galactic plain to give us a clear view of the core and extent of our home galaxy and a very good baseline for a stereo view of local stars and systems.

This would not only provide us accurate distances to all the visible stars but a superb dust-free view of our own galaxy as well.

If you think the Hubble images are grand, you ain't seen nuthin'!

[BenKenobi]

dang, FReepers are smart.

Thanks for making me not have to post.