Earth . . . a dust mote

Let's get a perspective of how small Earth is compared to the rest of the universe. This quotation is from Karl Gibberson, The Wonder of the Universe, pp 40, 41: In terms of size, our planet is nothing of consequence – a dust mote suspended in light rays from a distant and unremarkable star . . … Continue reading Earth . . . a dust mote

We are but specks of dust

Photo credit: http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap060321.html   This photo is of a cluster of galaxies. Yes, you read that right, GALAXIES! When I first saw this picture I didn’t think much of it. But then I really thought about it and was simply blown away. A galaxy is huge and this is a cluster of them! I wondered, … Continue reading We are but specks of dust