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http://www.upworthy.com/scientists-mappe...covery?g=2&c=ufb1
For a little diversion, I thought this was really interesting AND it was given a beautiful Hawaiian name to boot. Sure makes me realize how small we really are in this vast cosmos.
Made me think of you Tom K
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I might have said something about this has been posted before, but how can I with a post like this! Thank you Laurelj!
This was a stunning piece of research and thought it was really cool to give the cluster an Hawaiian name.
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That model strangely resembles a coronary system.
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For those who don't know Laniakea means Immeasurable Heaven, according to the video. Beautiful.
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Tom, you only have to worry when YOU post a "new' link that you have posted before ;~) senior moments can be blamed then...
Laniakea is so spellbindingly gorgeous, awesome & humbling all rolled into a WOW
