
M17 - The Swan Nebula659 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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German Fountain659 viewsConstructed to commemorate Kaiser Wilhelm II's second visit to Turkey (1898). The Kaiser was promoting a Berlin-to-Baghdad railway which he hoped would provide Germany access to the Middle East with its rich oilfields.
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Garage Access659 viewsThe tiny garage in the last picture is apparently associated with the house on top and accessed from the house via the gate on the left. It doesn't strike me as a terribly convenient arrangement.
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Cumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022659 viewsCumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022
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Main Street, St Helena658 viewsSt Helena Main Street
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M14 - Globular cluster in Ophiuchus658 viewsAlso known as NGC 6402. 30,000 light-years distant. Contains several hundred thousand stars.
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The Brothel's Secret Passage657 viewsAn underground passage led from the Library to the Brothel. Who says academicians don't get randy?
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Mini-Roundabout on 36th Street657 viewsAfter viewing the Troll, we headed west on North 36th Street, passing this cute little tree whimsically placed in the middle of the street as kind of a mini-roundabout.
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Curtain Call656 viewsJerry & Sandie take a break for a celebratory snapshot after third contact.
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Serving Dishes and Utensils656 viewsGracing the dining table in the harem.
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A bone of contention656 viewsAs one might imagine, the statue has been a matter of controversy ever since it was emplaced here. You can read the pros and cons at e.g. https://seattle.curbed.com/2019/8/27/20830552/seattle-fremont-vladimir-lenin-statue-history.
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Markarian's Chain of Galaxies656 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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