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more about #nebula more comments → Klebert L. Hall: Very pretty. Can't quite imagine ever giving a quilt to a little kid so they can destroy it, however. -Kle. #galaxyquilts more » AshThePirate: A $2000 pricetag on a homemade quilt is quite normal. Having a grandma that makes quilts and enters quilt shows, I've seen quite a few priced similarl... more » Illogic: Has NASA gotten any photography awards? more » russdanger: "I'll GET you, my pretty... AND YOUR LITTLE DOG TOO!!!!..." more » Gann: And no matter who wins the election, everything we do will ultimately be futile in preventing us from eventually becoming an infinitely small speck of... more » AngryEddy: Beautiful! ...but I bet it'll egg your house if you give it a popcorn ball or an apple, in which case you deserve it. more » -
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Galaxy Blankets Let You Swaddle Your Children in the Cosmos
Get your young ones started on space porn early with these incredible quilts from Jimmy McBride. Each handmade quilt depicts some aspect of our universe, so you can cozy up with your favorite nebula any time of day. [via Make] More » -
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Ghostly Nebulae Haunt the Skies
NASA celebrates Halloween with this image of the Witch Head Nebula, cackling from space and ready to scare spacefaring trick or treaters. And it's not the only nebula whose shape fills us with terror and dread. Take a gander at the other nebulae that are all dressed up for Halloween. More » -
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Nebula As Seen From Photographer's Back Yard
Photographer Eric Africa obtained this image of the Garnet Star Nebula (IC 1396) by spending several nights in his "light-polluted backyard." Africa's images of IC 1396, the Rosette Nebula and M 31 are proof that an Earthbound photographer can score some amazing pics. His telescope, the Takahashi FSQ-106, is commercially available for around $4,000. Click through for a gallery. More »
