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Old 17-10-2013, 06:54 AM
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Cruise the Milky Way ...

Just found this and haven't had a chance to give it a try but looks interesting.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2462814/Now-YOU-cruise-Milky-Way-Amazing-interactive-space-map-lets-users-navigate-galaxy-incredible-detail.html

Link to the google site a para or two down. Can't do this at work, have to wait til I get home.
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Old 17-10-2013, 07:07 PM
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Pretty interesting but it makes us look like we're inside a globular cluster as you zoom out. Should keep going to include the Local Group as well for a titchy bit more perspective... Not a bad effort though.
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