Event Horizon - Astronomical and Terrestrial Images

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Bedroom872 viewsIn addition to a luxurious bed, the amenities included complimentary slippers, as seen at the foot of the bed.Sep 02, 2019
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Lap of Luxury691 viewsThe Kaya Side was probably the most luxurious hotel I've ever stayed in, not excepting Las Vegas. The roses and rose petals scattered around the bathroom added an extra touch of opulence to an already outstanding ambience.Sep 02, 2019
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Totality Sunset744 viewsAn unedited photo of the eclipse site at totality.Sep 02, 2019
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Keeping on Track672 viewsSince my setup was all-manual, with no motor drive or Go-To electronics, I had to continually adjust the mount to keep the Sun's image in the camera viewfinder.Sep 02, 2019
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NGC 7009 - The Saturn Nebula745 viewsA planetary nebula in the constellation Aquarius, at a distance of about 5000 light-years, with a superficial resemblance to the planet Saturn. This image does not do it justice, because a much larger telescope is required to resolve the complex internal structure of the nebula.Sep 01, 2019
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NGC 7789 - Open Cluster in Cassiopeia689 viewsDiscovered by Caroline Herschel in 1783 and nicknamed "Caroline's Rose" because of its supposed floral appearance. Distance from Earth is about 7,600 light-years.Aug 28, 2019
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View from the Gateway653 viewsView of the Hellenistic Gate as seen through the opening of the Roman Gate.Aug 22, 2019
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Keep Clear the Ancienty City626 viewsAnother fun example of what happens when you fail to get a native speaker to proofread your signs.Aug 22, 2019
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The Original643 viewsHow the Nymphaeum was supposed to look, and did look, when it was built. Note how the water from hillside springs flowed down the steps underneath the statue of Kestros and into the canal leading to the city gates.Aug 22, 2019
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Baths and Propylaeum - Description685 viewsIn the last sentence in the first paragraph, the second word obviously should be "brick", and a "hypocaust" is a hollow space under the floor of an ancient Roman building, into which hot air was sent for heating a room or bath.Aug 22, 2019
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Baths and Propylaeum664 viewsThe Propylaeum was a wrestling school or gymnasium. See the description on the placard in the next picture.Aug 22, 2019
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Sandie in Perge641 viewsA nymph visits the Nymphaeum.Aug 22, 2019
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