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2.5 Gigapixel Image of the Orion Constellation Took 5 Years to Complete

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Re: 2.5 Gigapixel Image of the Orion Constellation Took 5 Years to Complete

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It is fascinating that there is probably life on some of those stars and its sad that humans will never able to explore places far into space.

If by ‘explore’ you mean ‘visit’ then sure. Otherwise, we pretty much know what to expect - astronomy and astrophysics are no joke. On a human scale, visiting another galaxy means just seeing more of the same, so why even bother. Diversity of life forms? I think we have a better chance to invent and explore it in labs here on earth.

Re: 2.5 Gigapixel Image of the Orion Constellation Took 5 Years to Complete

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post #11
post #5

It is fascinating that there is probably life on some of those stars and its sad that humans will never able to explore places far into space.

If by ‘explore’ you mean ‘visit’ then sure. Otherwise, we pretty much know what to expect - astronomy and astrophysics are no joke. On a human scale, visiting another galaxy means just seeing more of the same, so why even bother. Diversity of life forms? I think we have a better chance to invent and explore it in labs here on earth.

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Re: 2.5 Gigapixel Image of the Orion Constellation Took 5 Years to Complete

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Image itself in high resolution can be found here: https://orion2020v5b.spaceforeverybody.com/

My brain always thinks of Orion being orientated with Betelgeuse in the top left, it's really weird seeing it 'sideways'

You guys in the Northern hemisphere see it upside down, we call his belt "the pot"

Re: 2.5 Gigapixel Image of the Orion Constellation Took 5 Years to Complete

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post #11
post #5

It is fascinating that there is probably life on some of those stars and its sad that humans will never able to explore places far into space.

If by ‘explore’ you mean ‘visit’ then sure. Otherwise, we pretty much know what to expect - astronomy and astrophysics are no joke. On a human scale, visiting another galaxy means just seeing more of the same, so why even bother. Diversity of life forms? I think we have a better chance to invent and explore it in labs here on earth.

We haven't even finished discovering the diversity in life forms on this planet. I'm an astronomy nutter, with all of the possibilities it brings. However, I'm continually amazed when I remember that our little planet is covered 70% by water that we truly have not explored. We keep finding some new species when they do go looking. The diversity of life in water compared to on land is impressive.

Re: 2.5 Gigapixel Image of the Orion Constellation Took 5 Years to Complete

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Image itself in high resolution can be found here: https://orion2020v5b.spaceforeverybody.com/

Can I download the full scale image from somewhere?

How big of a wall would that require to display at 1:1? I have a wall I'm willing to donate to the cause.

Re: 2.5 Gigapixel Image of the Orion Constellation Took 5 Years to Complete

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Image itself in high resolution can be found here: https://orion2020v5b.spaceforeverybody.com/

Can I download the full scale image from somewhere?

I am wondering about this too. Maybe not the full resolution, but I'd like to stretch this over 3 4K monitors.
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