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1. Can anyone explain to me how these sky maps are meant to be viewed?

Mon Mar 19, 2012, 06:22 PM

Mar 2012

Are we looking in at the universe from "outside"?

If so, why is it football-shaped?

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Can anyone explain to me how these sky maps are meant to be viewed? FiveGoodMen Mar 2012 #1

Awesome davidhaslanded Mar 2012 #2

Where is my FTL? fightforfreedom123 Mar 2012 #3