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Sep 17^th, 2007 at 9:57am

flyboy 28 Offline
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Jacksonville, FL

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Seeing Sean's shots of Palomar inspired me to get some of my shots up from California. These are from the Mt. Wilson Observatory, which overlooks northeast Los Angeles. Here, they discovered...

recognition that the Sun is not at the center of the Milky Way galaxy
proof that countless galaxies exist in addition to the Milky Way
the existence of the magnetic field of the sun and its key role in solar activity
the recession of the galaxies indicating the Big Bang origin of the Universe
the existence of populations of stars of various ages in our galaxy

Camo.

Mmmm that lovely LA smog. Tongue

Some communications towers for the city.

My camera doesn't fare too well in low-light, but I tried to get some of the actual telescope.

A shot of my parents for distance comparison purposes. Tongue

Maybe more later. I'm kind of beat right now. I was at a show on Long Island until 3am and took the day off from school. Maybe I'll take a nap.

-James

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Reply #1 - Sep 17^th, 2007 at 12:01pm

Fozzer Offline
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Well I'm blowed... Shocked

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What a shame you didn't get a shot of the famous "Hollywood" sign for us me while you were there.. Cry

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Just up the hill from the Observatory...and just under the Radio Masts....

F.... Cool

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P.S...any shots of the Observatory?.... Roll Eyes

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P.P.S....An excellent example of the "L.A. Smog".... Wink

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Reply #2 - Sep 17^th, 2007 at 11:43pm

Willit Run Offline
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Great shots, James!!

Years ago I was at the Griffin Park Observatory in L.A. to see a Lazerlight show done to Led Zepplin but, didn't see much else when I was up there!!

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Reply #3 - Sep 18^th, 2007 at 2:53am