Scale of The Universe - Neatorama

This photo essay puts in perspective the size and scope of the universe and what we can see from our tiny planet from distant stars to two light year wide galaxies. Click on the link for the full image gallery.

What might be visible with a hypothetical telescope capable of magnifying 14 million times (clockwise from upper left): Buzz Aldrin's footprint on the moon and the stars Sirius, Proxima Centauri, HD 209458, and Alpha Centauri.

Link

Comments (4)

Newest 4

Newest 4 Comments

Isnt that pic of the Moon & Earth from New Horizons not Voyager?

AFAIK Voyager cameras werent deployed that early in the mission

Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)

WOW.... I never knew Buzz Aldrin had such big feet!

Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)

Yup, galactic fail.
No stated scale on most of the photos, just a collection of astro photos.

Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)

Slideshow = Fail

Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)

These videos confuse me. I'm sure somewhere they say this is for entertainment purposes only but still that can't be good for your toilet.

Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)

Having said that - Neatolicious has been dormant for quite awhile and there have been a number of recent posts that would have qualified under the old rules. Perhaps it's time to reboot? You know, just to keep researching easy. . .

Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)

yep

Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)

That makes my stomach hurt, just thinking about it.

Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)

I don't care if it IS a brand-new toilet. You don't drink from a toilet!...unless you're a dog. :)

Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)

Login to comment.

Click here to view up to the first 100 of this post's 4 comments

This website uses cookies.

This website uses cookies to improve user experience. By using this website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy.