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Old 07-21-2010, 09:23 AM   #587
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Originally Posted by Thor View Post
Size comparison of huge objects in the universe, for those who haven't seen it.


I find that video utterly humbling every time I see it. What is so cool is the diameter of VY Canis Majoris would actually reach past the orbit of Saturn if it were placed in the centre of the solar system. About 2 weeks ago, I caught my first glimpse of Andromeda through my telescope. It was just awe inspiring to think I was looking at another galaxy that probably contained thousands of other civilizations.
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