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TrulyReconciled (original poster member #3031) posted at 4:08 PM on Thursday, April 3rd, 2014
At the Edge of NGC 2174
Explanation: This fantastic skyscape lies near the edge of NGC 2174 a star forming region about 6,400 light-years away in the nebula-rich constellation of Orion. It follows mountainous clouds of gas and dust carved by winds and radiation from the region's newborn stars, now found scattered in open star clusters embedded around the center of NGC 2174, off the top of the frame.
Though star formation continues within these dusty cosmic clouds they will likely be dispersed by the energetic newborn stars within a few million years. Recorded at infrared wavelengths by the Hubble Space Telescope, the interstellar scene spans about 6 light-years. The image celebrates the upcoming 24th anniversary of Hubble's launch onboard the space shuttle orbiter Discovery on April 24, 1990.
"In a time of deceit, telling the Truth is a revolutionary act."
Aubrie ( member #33886) posted at 4:15 PM on Thursday, April 3rd, 2014
Gorgeous!
Looks kinda like a heavenly Coke Float.
"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway." - J. Wayne
TrulyReconciled (original poster member #3031) posted at 5:59 PM on Thursday, April 3rd, 2014
Reminded me of seeing this for the first time:
"In a time of deceit, telling the Truth is a revolutionary act."
itainteasy ( member #31094) posted at 6:01 PM on Thursday, April 3rd, 2014
Crushed1 ( member #6449) posted at 6:34 PM on Thursday, April 3rd, 2014
Stunning and incredible photo!
TR, do you know the name of the painting you posted or the artist? 
~~"You can't run away from yourself"!!! Me to my H when he descended into adultery insanity.
~~Prov.15:13 "By sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken"
~~"The day breaks-your mind aches"
~STRENGTH~PEACE~HOPE~FAITH
TrulyReconciled (original poster member #3031) posted at 6:36 PM on Thursday, April 3rd, 2014
Of course! That's the Last Judgement in the Sistine Chapel by Michaelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti
"In a time of deceit, telling the Truth is a revolutionary act."
Crushed1 ( member #6449) posted at 6:44 PM on Thursday, April 3rd, 2014
Thanks TR! That painting is incredible in its own right, but nothing compares to the pictures the universe paints for us.
~~"You can't run away from yourself"!!! Me to my H when he descended into adultery insanity.
~~Prov.15:13 "By sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken"
~~"The day breaks-your mind aches"
~STRENGTH~PEACE~HOPE~FAITH
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