[SunkenCiv]

The Big One

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[TheOldLady]

Thank you for the post and ping, Mr. Civilizations.

This enormous star cluster is my favorite color, and clicking on The Big
One at the APOD site makes it nearly up close and personal. It was
completely gorgeous 170,000 years ago, and I hope that it is just as
beautiful now.