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If you live in Los Angeles (around 33°52'N, roughly the latitude of Hermosa Beach) the black hole in V404 Cygni passes over you each day. On Christmas Day it will be directly overhead around 2pm.

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[–] ForestOrca@kbin.social 13 points 8 months ago (1 children)

"My god, it's full of stars."

[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml -1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

FunFacts

2010: The Year We Make Contact (abbreviated on-screen as simply 2010) is a 1984 American science fiction film written, produced, shot and directed by Peter Hyams.

Peter Hyams children have had interesting career paths. His first son, Chris Hyams, is the CEO of the job search website Indeed. His second son, John Hyams, is a film director (Universal Soldier: Regeneration). His third son, Nick Hyams, works as a battle rap promoter and host under the name Lush One.

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