This is a great tool to help understand where we are exactly in the Galaxy.....

http://www.atlasoftheuniverse.com/12lys.html

.....use the zoom feature and keep track of the number of stars within that range from us.

This can have a very profound effect on one the first time you use it.
Brings things into perspective as to how "common" we are on a galactic scale.
Just one little dot among countless millions.

Think of the many civilisations that are most likely out there, right now.

I prefer to think of the Galaxy as an incubator to bring forth life.

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. . . Thank You for the Post / Link Donegal - Quite Interestin'

This is a great tool to help understand where we are exactly in the Galaxy.....

The Universe within 12.5 Light Years - The Nearest Stars

.....use the zoom feature and keep track of the number of stars within that range from us.

This can have a very profound effect on one the first time you use it.
Brings things into perspective as to how "common" we are on a galactic scale.
Just one little dot among countless millions.

Think of the many civilisations that are most likely out there, right now.

I prefer to think of the Galaxy as an incubator to bring forth life.

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