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shireen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-23-09 05:44 PM
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feeling frustrated and burnt-out by HCR? Here's something therapeutic. (warning: many photos)
It's a great stress-reliever, and there are lots of beautiful images. And it's utterly awesome. :D

http://galaxyzoo.org

Help astronomers classify galaxies!

I really love this site. Every night before going to bed, I unwind by classifying a few galaxies. When I'm feeling upset, frustrated, or restless, I classify galaxies and it helps to soothe my nerves.

Some of my favorite objects, appended below.


SDSS 587725774534869026


SDSS 8647474691409969292


SDSS 587734893294321696


SDSS 588848900997382159


SDSS 588011103713361952


SDSS 587738568167718946


SDSS 587741723357544493 (polar ring galaxy!)


SDSS 588017990689751070



You just never know what you'll see!


so many galaxies ... so little time!
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Auggie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-23-09 05:50 PM
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1. It kind of freaks me out...
because it reminds how infinite the universe is and how puny we are
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silverweb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-24-09 10:51 AM
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4. I know what you mean.
Weird, but I find it comforting and uplifting somehow. And awesomely beautiful. :)

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guruoo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-23-09 05:50 PM
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2. Thank you...
Great site!
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girl gone mad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-24-09 10:33 AM
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3. I think I will be taking the Tak on a trek this weekend.
Here's hoping for clear skies in Taos.
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shireen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-24-09 12:45 PM
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6. wow! i'm envious!
New Mexico night skies, i've heard, are quite quite incredible.
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pleah Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-24-09 10:59 AM
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5. K&R! Thanks! Beautiful!
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