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Brilliant, But Distant: Most Far-Flung Known Quasar Offers Glimpse Into Early Universe
Scientific American ^ | 7-29-2011 | John Matson

Posted on 07/31/2011 8:36:55 AM PDT by blam

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To: AndyJackson

*PING*


21 posted on 07/31/2011 10:26:00 AM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: cripplecreek
Mind blowing!

Considering the universe, and its Maker knowing the number of hairs on our heads,

"How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!"

Psalm 139:17

If that does not humble a man, nothing would.

22 posted on 07/31/2011 10:44:08 AM PDT by Dogbert41 (http://www.durban3nyc.com/. Go there and learn what those who seek to destroy Israel are up to)
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To: blam
Not to mention that one light-year is around 6 trillion miles, and the known universe is billions & billions < /sagan > of l-y in extent...
23 posted on 07/31/2011 12:20:15 PM PDT by mikrofon (To the Gov't, a $6T budget is a "light year".)
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