Stand in Awe.

The Southern Cross

Zoom in on the left star of the cross. Northern star glare still visible.

Left star of the "cross" close-up.

Cluster of stars appears to the left of the screen.
*Notice the thousands of stars appearing in what we see as the black sky.

Zooming in on the cluster of stars.

Close up of the star cluster called 'The Jewel Box.'

Zoom in on the Jewel Box. Notice the specs of light around and behind it.
Some are stars, some are actual galaxies.

'The Jewel Box' - Hubble Space Telescope.

Psalm 8:3-4 I think about the heavens. I think about what your fingers have created. I think about the moon and stars that you have set in place. What is a human being that you think about him? What is a son of man that you take care of him?

Tonight, when it’s dark, take five minutes, walk outside and look up at the stars. Wait for your eyes to adjust. Let your eyes take in as much as possible of the brilliance displayed in the skies above you.
Stand in awe of God's creation.

(Pics thanks to Google Earth’s Sky viewer. You can try it too. Just type “Crux” in the search box. Remember to change your view to “sky.” Zoom into the left arm of the cross.)