Subscribe by EmailA Fabulous Journey Through The Known Universe
December 17, 2009 by Geeks are Sexy | View Comments
We’ve posted similar videos a few times here on Geeks are Sexy, but nothing as cool or as awesome as this one.
The Known Universe takes viewers from the Himalayas through our atmosphere and the inky black of space to the afterglow of the Big Bang. Every star, planet, and quasar seen in the film is possible because of the world’s most complete four-dimensional map of the universe, the Digital Universe Atlas that is maintained and updated by astrophysicists at the American Museum of Natural History. The new film, created by the Museum, is part of an exhibition, Visions of the Cosmos: From the Milky Ocean to an Evolving Universe, at the Rubin Museum of Art in Manhattan through May 2010.
Now please, after hitting play, do yourself a favor and be sure to select the full screen option on the bottom right of the video player below.
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Holy crap.
Wow.
I will stay on Earth, thank you.
that is the most wonderful rendition of where we are in the universe. thanks.
Nothing like a strong feeling of insignificance to start the weekend. Thanks.
…reminds me of “powers of 10…” fantastic.