Our Universe is truly a wondrously beautiful place (pics)

[lunatica]

Here's a slideshow of award winning astronomy photographs. It helps to put things in perspective for a little while.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11213528

I can't steal the photos (unfortunately) but here is one from my photobucket account hoping it'll inspire you to click on the above link.

[lunatica]

1. Please feel free to keep this kicked

[petersjo02]

2. Consider it kicked.

n/t

[lunatica]

4. thanks! Here's another from my photobucket account

[Gabi Hayes]

3. beautiful...thanks. somebody posted this animated gif at DU awhile ago. seen it:

[lunatica]

5. Wow! That's cool!

[sarge43]

7. "My God, it's full of stars!" n/t

[calimary]

8. This is Fantastic!!! Thank you for posting!

We've been doing some telescoping lately. MIND-BLOWING.

I love this stuff!

[BlancheSplanchnik]

14. Wow!! Cool!

Thanks!

[sarge43]

6. Breathtaking. Thank you for posting. n/t

[crim son]

9. Well worth viewing.

Incredible, really.

[Martin Eden]

10. Thanks for sharing!!! K&R n/t

[mike r]

11. Very nice collection

Thanks for the link.

[lunatica]

12. a kick for the late crowd.

[BrklynLiberal]

13. wow wow wow wow wow wow

[BlancheSplanchnik]

15. definitely worth the click!!

WOW!!! :loveya:

[mdmc]

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