This month I created a version of my Gaia DR3 hot star density map using a Tolkienesque fantasy theme, with star density mapped as forest, dust as mountains and hills, and prominent HII regions and open clusters as towns, cities and other structures.

Here is a link to a zoomable version: https://gruze.org/dr3_fantasy/

#Astronomy #Fantasy #Cartography #GaiaMissionFantasyMap

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So I wrote this yesterday, and lots of people like it, but I'm kinda of frustrated at all the cynicism of people who IMMEDIATELY insist "no it'll get ruined" or "normal people won't do it" or "most people don't care" or whatever else.

Stop being so cynical. YOU have a chance to help make it a better future. Instead of whining about how it won't work why not try to help make it work? https://www.techdirt.com/2022/12/21/why-would-anyone-use-another-centralized-social-media-service-after-this/