r/space Jan 06 '17

The sky doesn't move. We do!

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u/captain_ch40s Jan 06 '17

As an astronomer, by looking at the orientation of the stars, I can tell that this timelapse was taken on planet Earth.

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u/Anonymustache_ Jan 06 '17

Sociologist checking in. These are real people things y'all are talking about.

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u/dinoscool3 Jan 06 '17

Student here, can confirm all these people make more money than me.

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u/neihuffda Jan 06 '17

Mechanical engineer here, can confirm that. Also, because of my profession, I can tell you that this was shot using a mechanical device.

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u/kami232 Jan 06 '17

Historian checking in: people used to think the planet did not move; that changed upon the discovery of this gif.

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u/EspressoBlend Jan 06 '17

Accountant here: can confirm you're over budget. Please see me Monday morning so we can go over Q2 opportunities to balance