Event Horizon - Astronomical and Terrestrial Images

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Looking up544 viewsA ground-floor view of one of the excedrae. These semicircular recesses provide a pleasing way to round out what would otherwise be a stark and abrupt junction between the gallery sides.
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Cumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022544 viewsCumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022
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Dallas, October 2022544 viewsDallas, October 2022
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Medhal (Reception Room)543 viewsThe main entrance hall, where a visit to the Dolmabahçe Palace begins. Guests would wait here to be escorted to their appointed destination by a palace protocol officer.
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M8, The Lagoon Nebula in Sagittarius542 viewsAn emission nebula lying 4000-6000 years from Earth. Also designated NGC 6523. An HII star-forming region. Contains the open cluster NGC 6530.
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Fanciful Fishes542 viewsFortunately my camera had a built-in flash; otherwise I wouldn't have been able to shoot legible pictures in the dimly lit shop.
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Yali542 viewsWaterside houses like these are known as yali in Turkish. They are found on both sides of the Bosphorus but especially the Asian side. They are usually second homes for the very wealthy.
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Serving Dishes and Utensils542 viewsGracing the dining table in the harem.
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Lief and Janeta's Neighborhood542 viewsToyon Street, Angwin, CA
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Sharpless 11 - The War and Peace Nebula in Scorpius542 viewsHII region in Scorpius. Also known as Gum 66 and NGC 6357; ionised by the Pismis 24 and AH03 J1725−34.4 star clusters.
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Keep Clear the Ancienty City541 viewsAnother fun example of what happens when you fail to get a native speaker to proofread your signs.
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