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Posted on 05/20/2025 12:21:13 PM PDT by MtnClimber
Explanation: Have you ever seen the band of our Milky Way Galaxy? In a clear sky from a dark location at the right time, a faint band of light becomes visible across the sky. Soon after your eyes become dark adapted, you might spot the band for the first time. It may then become obvious. Then spectacular. One reason for your growing astonishment might be the realization that this fuzzy swath, the Milky Way, contains billions of stars. Visible in the featured image, high above in the night sky, the band of the Milky Way Galaxy arcs. Also visible are the colorful clouds of Rho Ophiuchi on the right, and the red and circular Zeta Ophiuchi nebula near the top center. Taken in late February from Maunakea, Hawaii, USA, the foreground telescope is the University of Hawaii's 2.2-Meter Telescope. Fortunately, you don’t need to be near the top of a Hawaiian volcano to see the Milky Way.
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Considering the vast preponderance of gov’t spending, I’m down with stuff like this.
Wow.
Used to work at a site out in the middle of nowhere - nearest town 80+ miles way.
Occasionally we would turn all the lights off. Couldn’t see your hand in front of your face. The best nights were cold and calm - everything stood out like a razor.
Sit outside with a drink and just look. I miss those nights.
I have seen the Milky Way, but not like that. That. Is spectacular.
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Truer words were never spoken.
You have to wonder how many planets or solar systems there could be in there.
Billions.
Yep. And then there’s just us.
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