This is a galaxy

Check out the great video Brian Cox mentioned on Twitter and make sure to watch it in HD for the best experience!

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I have nothing to add to this, except to say it's great, and I saw it because Brian Cox mentioned it on Twitter. Oh yeah: one more thing; watch it in HD and full screen. Coooool.

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