Andromeda Galaxy

 
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M-31, the Andromeda Galaxy. Not as colorful as the Orion Nebula, but a very fascinating subject. A spiral galaxy like our own Milkyway. It lies a jaw dropping 2.9 million light years from earth. Think about that, if you could travel at 186,000 miles a second, you are still looking at a trip that would take nearly 3 million years one way. Better pack a lunch, huh? Can you imagine how many stars must be like our own sun with earth like planets there out of the 200 billion + stars it contains? Even if you don't like this kind of stuff, it has to make you wonder. This was taken at ISO 1250, 60 sec expousure. Thanks for looking. Don

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whittler113 - Jan 09, 2008 06:52 AM EDT
What a great shot Don,it looks like you are having fun with that new toy.lol
Guest - Jan 08, 2008 02:14 PM EDT
Looks like you christmas present is giving you great pleasure, beautiful shot.
Guest - Jan 08, 2008 08:38 AM EDT
Don, I get envy for your teleskop! wonderful shot again!

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