A map showing the local cluster of galaxies, centered on our Milky Way. I have added a “You are Here” annotation.

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1. Robert McNees (mcnees@mastodon.social)'s status on Monday, 01-Jan-2024 16:14:16 UTC Robert McNees

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   Astronomically, January 1st is a meaningless date. It is an arbitrary reference point in a system based on the approximate orbital period of an otherwise unremarkable star that is perhaps only notable for having a life-bearing planet.

   But for those of us who reckon time by this system, today is the 99th anniversary of humanity taking a monumental step towards understanding our place in a Universe that is vast and puzzling, but ultimately knowable.

   Happy New Year!

   Image: Richard Powell