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Astronomy Fun Fact:

Galaxy is from the Greek galactos, meaning milk. Thus our own galaxy's common name "Milky Way".

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1 posted on 07/10/2002 1:45:34 AM PDT by petuniasevan
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2 posted on 07/10/2002 1:46:38 AM PDT by petuniasevan
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This is a nice way to start the morning! Good Work.
6 posted on 07/10/2002 4:44:52 AM PDT by BossyRoofer
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Some would say I am easily amazed but I would have guessed Hubble and not a couple in their backyard had photographed this. For those who have not already done it, I suggest going to Tony and Daphne Hallas' Gallery link.

7 posted on 07/10/2002 5:22:02 AM PDT by leadpenny
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Three hours and 42 minutes exposure. Wow. Nice pic, thanks!
8 posted on 07/10/2002 8:35:35 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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Beautiful!

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9 posted on 07/10/2002 1:47:47 PM PDT by Sock
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