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A sense of proportion

Postby Healerman » Jan 9th, '12, 21:40

This may not be the Total Perspective Vortex, but it is quite a mind blowing presentation of the relative scale of some things astronomical. 8-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58fs5yI8K9I&sns=fb
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Re: A sense of proportion

Postby Shadowwolf » Jan 9th, '12, 21:54

Not a bad representation of how big out there really is, would have been better without the noise passing as music and the mawkish final message.

Cheers Mr Healerman ;)
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Re: A sense of proportion

Postby MikeG » Jan 9th, '12, 22:09

All I can say is, WOW. Great video. Really gives a great perspective. :o
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