
M20 - the Trifid Nebula (narrowband)700 viewsAn emission/reflection nebula in Sagittarius. About 4100 light-years from Earth.
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M74, Spiral Galaxy in Pisces700 viewsGrand design spiral galaxy with two clearly defined spiral arms winding counterclockwise from center. About 32 million light-years distant.
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Second Contact699 viewsFirst contact plus 16 minutes - Venus has now "detached" itself from the Sun's rim and is heading inward.
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Squatter 699 viewsSomeone beat me to my pad, so I went up to the Upper Pads area, where I got a better view anyway.
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Turbine Blades - end view699 viewsThe end where the blades attach to the rotor shaft.
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A Corner of the Sebasteion699 viewsPart of the building program of Zoilus, this was a temple dedicated to the first Roman Emperor, Augustus - who, of course, also happened to be Zoilus' benefactor. Sebasteios is the Greek form of the Latin name Augustus.
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Gone699 viewsThe Sun has set. The flat and featureless terrain of the Outback stretches far away.
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A Shipment of Cocoons699 viewsThese, the cocoons spun by the Bombyx mori silkworm, are the raw materials from which the silk is made.
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Nomad Kitchen699 viewsNote the cat asleep on the sofa.
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Touring the Blue Mosque699 viewsThe Blue Mosque is both a working mosque and one of the main tourist attractions of Istanbul. Here our tour group gathers for instruction by Attila in its history and architecture, as well as the rules of etiquette for visitors.
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Silver Globe699 viewsSome of the pieces in the silver collection were made in the Imperial Mint, some in other workshops attached to the palace, and some were presents from European diplomats.
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Fixer-Upper699 viewsAn unusual sight in this upper-crust neighborhood - probably an old house in the process of being torn down and replaced with a new one.
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