Knotted Galactic Embrace


	Knotted Galactic Embrace

Rustee

3-22-2008 11:43 PM

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astronomy, science, space

Rustee says:

Est. to be 100 million light years away in the direction of Pisces.

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3-23-2008 1:51 AM

raven714

Fantastic clip! This will make you think.

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