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Post by Alpha Hooligan on Jan 6, 2009 22:45:51 GMT
Milky Way 'bigger than thought' Our galaxy is much bigger than once thought, according to research presented at a major astronomy meeting this week. The results suggest the Milky Way is roughly the same size as Andromeda, the largest galaxy in our local group. What is more, it is moving 15% faster than earlier predictions. The greater mass means that future collisions with nearby galaxies could happen sooner than thought, according to the researchers. news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7813635.stmThe Milky Way...being all huge and big. AH
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Post by gg on Jan 6, 2009 23:03:34 GMT
Milky Way 'bigger than thought' Our galaxy is much bigger than once thought, according to research presented at a major astronomy meeting this week. The results suggest the Milky Way is roughly the same size as Andromeda, the largest galaxy in our local group. What is more, it is moving 15% faster than earlier predictions. The greater mass means that future collisions with nearby galaxies could happen sooner than thought, according to the researchers. news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7813635.stmThe Milky Way...being all huge and big. AH that's the kind of view I envy everyone who has it.
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Post by Alpha Hooligan on Jan 6, 2009 23:05:41 GMT
Yeah, it looks "a bit special" in a boring old pic doesn't it? Imagine lying down in the middle of nowwhere and seeing the real deal! AH
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Post by gg on Jan 7, 2009 2:08:59 GMT
Yeah, it looks "a bit special" in a boring old pic doesn't it? Imagine lying down in the middle of nowwhere and seeing the real deal! AH I grew up in the middle of nowhere in N M and we camped out a lot just to enjoy the campfire and the skies. Cold and clear
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Post by cammie on Jan 7, 2009 2:45:53 GMT
I'm envious! We will all see that and much more after we pass to the Other Side! AND we will be able to trans-locate, bi-locate and move by using the power of thought. Like the proverbial ruby slippers... there's no place like home!
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Post by drewsmom595 on Jan 7, 2009 3:00:38 GMT
Beautiful photo!!!!
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Post by sandywinder on Jan 7, 2009 12:05:31 GMT
I wonder how long it will take for the inhabitants of the Milky Way to declare war on Andromeda?
We''ll have no galaxism on here.
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Post by gg on Jan 7, 2009 14:56:23 GMT
I wonder how long it will take for the inhabitants of the Milky Way to declare war on Andromeda? We''ll have no galaxism on here. To answer your question, I need to know if Andromeda contains any oil.
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Post by sandywinder on Jan 7, 2009 18:34:30 GMT
I'll go and have a look.
But it may take me some time.
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Post by Alpha Hooligan on Jan 7, 2009 21:46:31 GMT
I wonder how long it will take for the inhabitants of the Milky Way to declare war on Andromeda? We''ll have no galaxism on here. Way ahead of yer Sandy...I suggested invasion and subjugation of the inferior Andromeda Galaxy yesterday (on another forum). Not got round to sorting out the logistics yet though...it's a bit tricky. ;D AH
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