I also found that map very interesting; thanks for sharing it, Rodger! Mat -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Rodger C. Fry Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2012 4:22 PM To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Sloan Digital Sky Survey Map The following is a 3-D map produced by the Sloan Digital Sky Survey which I find quite interesting: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/48591032/ns/technology_and_science-space/ Thanks Rodger C. Fry _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options". This message and any attachments are solely for the use of intended recipients. The information contained herein may include trade secrets, protected health or personal information, privileged or otherwise confidential information. Unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or using such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you received this email in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email and any attachment is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please contact the sender and delete the message and any attachment from your system. Thank you for your cooperation

It seems to me that the individual galaxies are exaggerated in size in the animation, probably for visual appeal.