Event Horizon - Astronomical and Terrestrial Images

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Dining Companions719 viewsChuck and Elouise munch away on the Kaya Side goodies, as do Jim Windlinger, Attila, Michelle and Cherie at the next table. The emply seats opposite Chuck and Elouise are ours; Sandie and I were scampering about taking pictures.
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The Hen's Eye Column719 viewsA column engraved with raised pictures of a hen's eye, slanted branches, and tears. Legend says that the tears pay tribute to the many slaves who died during the construction of the Cistern.
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Tiled Doorway719 viewsEntrance to the Circumcision Pavilion.
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Hear no Evil719 viewsLiam covers his ears so he can't hear adults telling him what to do.
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Denizens of the Den719 viewsLeila, Liam, Jensen and Lief frolic in the main den of the Crestmont house
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Fur Fort Warehouse719 viewsI don't remember the purpose of the large machine at the right, nor do I know why they would need a cannon, other than to fend off the aggressive, greedy and belligerent American Yankees (this was the era of "Fifty-four forty or fight").
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IC443 - Jellyfish Nebula719 viewsA galactic supernova remnant in Gemini, about 6000 light-years away.
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NGC1499 - The California Nebula, narrowband version719 viewsThis bizarre rendition of the California Nebula was the result of an unrepeatable experiment in mapping H-alpha and O-III to various channels in a mad orgy of improvisation.
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Cumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022719 viewsCumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022
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Cumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022719 viewsCumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022
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Messier 59, Messier 60 and friends719 viewsM59 is the eilliptical galaxy in the center of the frame; above it is the elliptical galaxy M60 with nearby spiral galaxy NGC 4647. Numerous other galaxies are also in the picture, including spirals NGC4606 and NGC4607 in the bottom left quadrant.
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M33, the Triangulum Galaxy719 views2.73 million light-years away; third largest member of the Local Group of galaxies.
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