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NGC 7635 - The Bubble Nebula647 viewsEmission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia. The bubble is created by the stellar wind from a hot, young star.
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Stained-Glass Windows647 viewsThe harem pavilions contained many fine examples of the genre.
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Restoration Work647 viewsThe scaffolding seen on the left in this picture filled the center of the nave; it was erected to enable restoration work on the dome, conducted with the aid of a grant from the World Monuments Fund. The work was completed sometime after our visit in 2006.
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Charles Krug Winery647 viewsOne of the original Napa Valley wineries, and one of my old favorites, but the chateau is new; and the property is a venue for concerts and other events, as you can see by the bandstand at left.
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Downtown Seattle647 viewsAs seen across Lake Union from the Gas Works Park. On the shoreline, in the center, is the Museum of History and Industry (Mohai).
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Cumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022647 viewsCumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022
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Cumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022647 viewsCumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022
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IC1318 - Gamma Cygni Nebula647 viewsA diffuse emission nebula surrounding Sadr (Gamma Cygni) at the center of the Northern Cross in the constellation Cygnus.
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The Sun - Just prior to First Contact (Hydrogen-Alpha View)646 viewsVenus has not yet begun to encroach on the Sun's disk
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The Odeon - orchestra pit646 viewsThe Odeon may have originally had a wooden roof.
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Stone Heads646 viewsI was tempted to purloin one of these to put on the Headless Roman in the museum. I think I would have chosen the rightmost one in the lower row.
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Rest Stop646 viewsMembers of our tour group relax on the steps of the Theater and listen to Attila hold forth about the sights and history of Side.
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