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The galactic bubble known as RCW 120 lies some 4,300 light-years from Earth
2 posted on 05/06/2010 8:28:44 AM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ... Godspeed .. Monthly Donor Onboard .. Chuck DeVore - CA Senator. Believe.)
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5 posted on 05/06/2010 8:30:29 AM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ... Godspeed .. Monthly Donor Onboard .. Chuck DeVore - CA Senator. Believe.)
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To: NormsRevenge

“...some 4,300 light-years from Earth...”

I drive a 2003 Ford Taurus. At 70 mph, how long would it take to get to that bubble? And how many fill-ups would it take?


6 posted on 05/06/2010 8:32:06 AM PDT by NCC-1701 (ZEROs FAVORITE SONG -- I, ME, MINE -- BY THE BEATLES)
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To: NormsRevenge

Star formation around RCW 120, the perfect bubble


7 posted on 05/06/2010 8:33:29 AM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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