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Old April 9th 04, 11:29 PM
Brian Tung
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Default what is the M in M66 spiral Galaxy?

lal_truckee wrote:
The "M" is for Mucho Grande. And the 66 refers to Route 66, wherefrom
the galaxy was first viewed from the backseat of a red Corvette.


Oh, so you mean when she said she saw stars, she *wasn't* speaking
figuratively?

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