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Just found the one linked, I like it but I can't find the high resolution version, so I was curious to see where people get theirs.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Does anyone know how to read this map?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I assume the center where all lines intersect is the earth, the dot-dash patterns are each pulsars particular signature patterns, and the length of the lines is the relative distance from earth perhaps in Astronomical Units

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

Had to look up exactly what a pulsar is and the concept of them being like interstellar lighthouses is absolutely fascinating.