Our galaxy suspended in glass cube


	Our galaxy suspended in glass cube

eyemandy

4-16-2008 6:14 AM

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science, space, galaxy, japan, glass

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4-16-2008 10:42 AM

ericskiff

This is seriously amazing. We're discussing getting a laser etching machine at http://nycresistor.com - we might have to try something like this

4-16-2008 11:53 AM

CarnivalBorn

Awesome! This is the first thing I've truly enjoyed in one of these cubes. I would love one of these

4-16-2008 9:06 PM

AcesLucky

Counterfeits would be easy. I wonder how it could be certified accurate, if ever.

4-16-2008 9:22 PM

AcesLucky

Damn it, now I want one.

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