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edbermac

(16,275 posts) Wed Jul 16, 2025, 08:23 PM Jul 16

8-hour time-lapse shows Earth rotating while capturing the Milky Way. [View all]

Stunning! An 8-hour time-lapse to show the Earth is rotating while capturing the Milky Way.
— Insta Science (@instascience.bsky.social) 2025-07-16T14:30:00.295Z

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8-hour time-lapse shows Earth rotating while capturing the Milky Way. [View all] edbermac Jul 16 OP

howdi. AllaN01Bear Jul 16 #1

More info ... CloudWatcher Jul 16 #2

Thanks for that explanation - it helped me to understand what I was seeing. Jim__ Jul 17 #8

Well worth the watch in full screen mode. Too bad flat-earthers can't see this! erronis Jul 16 #3

Thanks for the post SCantiGOP Jul 16 #4

Wow....nt Figarosmom Jul 16 #5

I recall being on the coast of Maine one summer evening. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 16 #6

That was mind blowing Uncle Joe Jul 16 #7