Have you seen inside a dying star lately?


	Have you seen inside a dying star lately?

mmlee

8-3-2009 2:33 AM

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star, science, astronomy, computers, interesting, sky, supernova, image, universe, death

mmlee says:

awesome photo

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8-3-2009 3:22 AM

xpersianx

Unbelievable !!!!!!!!!
Thanks for sharing !

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