Event Horizon - Astronomical and Terrestrial Images

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Markarian's Chain of Galaxies636 viewsA chain of galaxies in the Virgo Cluster, named after a Soviet astronomer. Right to left: M84, M86, NGC 4477, NGC 4473, NGC4461, NGC 4458, NGC4438 and NGC4435.
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M14 - Globular cluster in Ophiuchus636 viewsAlso known as NGC 6402. 30,000 light-years distant. Contains several hundred thousand stars.
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The Odeon635 viewsA "small" theater (capacity 1500) commisioned in the second century by Publius Vedius Antonius, a wealthy citizen of Ephesus, and his wife; used for political meetings, concerts, theatrical performances, etc.
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The Brothel's Secret Passage634 viewsAn underground passage led from the Library to the Brothel. Who says academicians don't get randy?
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As good as it gets634 viewsThis image, captured near the end of totality, shows the rominences as well as the incipient diamond ring,
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Curtain Call634 viewsJerry & Sandie take a break for a celebratory snapshot after third contact.
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The Communist and the Cafes634 viewsLew Carpenter, the American who bought the Lenin statue in Poprad, Slovakia, wanted to start a restaurant with the statue out front, but he was killed in a car accident in 1995 before he could realize his dream. However, in a way it did come to fruition: Lenin now stands in a plaza in front of two cafes.
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IC 1805 - The Heart Nebula in Cassiopeia633 viewsIC 1805, the Heart Nebula, lies 7,500 light-years away from Earth in the Perseus arm of the Milky Way. It is an emission nebula, drawing its radiance from Melotte 15, the cluster of bright stars in the center of this image.
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Izmir Flats633 viewsApartment houses and vacant lots in Izmir, shot from the bus by Sandie.
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Silver and China633 viewsElegant silver vessels and china demi-tasses, suitable for tea or coffee.
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Cumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022633 viewsCumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022
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M17 - The Swan Nebula632 viewsIn the constellation Sagittarius. Also known as the Omega or Horseshoe Nebula. A prolific star-forming region, lying 5000-6000 years from Earth.
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