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To: TexasCajun; SunkenCiv

The web of dust is a mere 1,000 light years away, while the galaxy pictured is
60 million light years hence.

And yes, we are observing the galaxy NGC7497 as it was 60 million years ago.
And many thanks for the photo, Eric Coles and Mel Helm.

And most important, thank you for the post and ping, my dear Mr. Civilizations.


6 posted on 10/12/2015 11:21:11 AM PDT by TheOldLady (I miss the Gipper. Wish we still had someone like him.)
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To: TheOldLady

That means...
one tiny atom in my fingernail could be-
Could be one little...
tiny universe.

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Could I buy some pot from you?

7 posted on 10/12/2015 11:32:14 AM PDT by TexasCajun (#BlackViolenceMatters)
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