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snagglepuss

(12,704 posts)
Wed Oct 16, 2013, 07:22 PM Oct 2013

Amazing 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 OP
Thanks for posting this. truedelphi Oct 2013 #1
Thanks for heads up! burrowowl Oct 2013 #2
Google Street secondvariety Oct 2013 #3
THANKS! nt Peace Patriot Oct 2013 #4

truedelphi

(32,324 posts)
1. Thanks for posting this.
Wed Oct 16, 2013, 07:48 PM
Oct 2013

Using this correctly, I can even see a photo of our summer home on Alpha Centauri!!

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