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Old April 17th 04, 10:15 PM
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Default Oldest light seen by anyone here

As I newbie, I spotted the Beehive cluster the other day, and that has
stars in it over 700 light years old.

Quite impressive thinking the light emanated from the source during the
middle ages.

What's the oldest light anyone's seen here ?
 




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