The following
astronomical observations may make your life feel more interesting. This
is a fantastic ride that we take for granted.Click on any thumbnail to get a larger version.
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The following
astronomical observations may make your life feel more interesting. This
is a fantastic ride that we take for granted.
The
earth is rotating at approximately 1000 miles per hour. The actual speed
depends on the latitude of the observer.
Meanwhile,
the Earth orbits the Sun at a speed of 19 miles per second, or 67,000 miles per hour.
But
hold on! The
entire solar system is orbiting through our Milky Way Galaxy at nearly half a
million miles per hour.
And, as if that wasn't enough, the Virgo Cluster, of which our galaxy is a member, is moving at nearly a million miles per hour towards a point in interclusteral space known as "The Great Attractor".
A
few photos of other galaxies from the Hubbell telescope:
©2002 Robert Willey