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Part 1 of 5 - Earth as compared to our closest neighbors.

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Part 2 of 5 - Earth as compared to our gas giants.

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Part 3 of 5 - Earth and Jupiter as compared to our nearest star.

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Part 4 of 5 - Our sun as compared to Sirius and Arcturus.

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Part 5 of 5 - Arcturus as compared to Antares, a big mutha fu*ka'

Antares is the 15th brightest star in the sky.

It is more than 1000 light years away.

When multiple Hollywood types were asked 'What is the purpose of life?" many gave the usual answers, to do good etc. Garrison Keeler (Prairie Home companion) said the purpose of life is to Glorify God. So it is with this amazing comparison of bodies in the universe. Our significance comes not from our size but that God created us to glorify him.

The universe is so vast it is not comprehensible by the human mind. It would be like an ant trying to understand the wonder of the internet. It can't be done. The universe humbles us as it should.