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by john chalmers
Tue May 26, 2009 5:21 pm
Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
Topic: APOD: Whirlpool Galaxy Deep Field (2009 May 26)
Replies: 19
Views: 2916

Re: Whirlpool Galaxy Deep Field (2009 May 26)

Rob, Thank you for the explanation. It was presented just right for my understanding. I have occasionally asked a question on the site, and sometimes the "pros" come off with a slight tinge of . . .exasperation in their answer. I appreciate very much your time.

Have a good day!
john
by john chalmers
Tue May 26, 2009 4:14 pm
Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
Topic: APOD: Whirlpool Galaxy Deep Field (2009 May 26)
Replies: 19
Views: 2916

Re: TOday's picture of colliding galaixies.

First, I am not an astronomer but just an old guy that has enjoyed this site for as long as it has been posted. Looking at the site today, both galaxies appear awash in light. Would anyone hazard a guess as to what the sky would look like on a planet in one of the 2 galaxies? It appears to me that t...