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xkcd #3066: Cosmic Distance Calibration (xkcd.com)
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This is the biggest breakthrough since astronomers noticed that the little crosshairs around red giant stars starting to burn helium are all the same size.

https://explainxkcd.com/3066/

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[โ€“] SgtAStrawberry@lemmy.world 9 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Speak for yourself Mr 20/20

[โ€“] RamblingPanda@lemmynsfw.com 5 points 2 months ago

Write bigger, you young whippersnappers!