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Related: About this forumAmazing interactive space map lets users navigate the galaxy in incredible detail
If you ever need a reminder of just how tiny we are relative to the universe, then take a look at this.
The interactive Google map called 100,000 Stars, provides a spectacular fly-through of our galaxy.
Taking users on an inspiring journey, it reveals, in incredible graphic detail, the vast distances which lie between our home and alien planets.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2462814/Now-YOU-cruise-Milky-Way-Amazing-interactive-space-map-lets-users-navigate-galaxy-incredible-detail.html#ixzz2hvji5Z33
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Amazing interactive space map lets users navigate the galaxy in incredible detail (Original Post)
snagglepuss
Oct 2013
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truedelphi
(32,324 posts)1. Thanks for posting this.
Using this correctly, I can even see a photo of our summer home on Alpha Centauri!!
burrowowl
(17,641 posts)2. Thanks for heads up!
secondvariety
(1,245 posts)3. Google Street
for the Milky Way.
Peace Patriot
(24,010 posts)4. THANKS! nt