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^{(This photo of the “Coma Cluster” of galaxies might lead you to speculate that you’re not the only one.)}

Well, don’t! Look at this picture. You’re looking at thousands of galaxies. Can you imagine the possibilities? Gazillions of life forms on zillions of planets, zillions amongst them no doubt broke and forlorn, and not on vacation, working all summer, thinking their bosses are dumbasses, wondering what the meaning of life is, asking themselves if there’s anybody out there… Kind of makes you feel silly, doesn’t it? If only we could have a party and invite them!

This site, “Discover the cosmos,” posts photos of our universe (and others’) every day. Some are as objective as the above photo, and others, like the one below, are more personal. Yes, today, if the clouds clear, this is what we’ll be able to see in New York City at sunset tonight! (That is, at 8:27pm). We’ll be our own Stonehenge. Click on the photo for more information about this wondrous phenomenon.

Other must-sees:
The Alaskan Volcano Eruption (taken from outer space)
The thrilling and terrifying image of Bruce McCandless floating in space 100 meters away from the cargo bay of his space shuttle. (Click on the image when you get there, for the full, panoramic effect.)

Update: looks like Gothamist found this website today, too! Here’s their lowdown on Manhattanhenge, with more photos.

Posted Wednesday, July 12th, 2006 at 10:22 am under art, literature & other distractions, NYC. Feel free to trackback from your own site. All images on newyorkette.com are the intellectual property of Carolita Johnson, and you must ask (and receive) express permission to use them or reproduce them in any way whatsoever.