From Cosmos to Cosmic Latte

Using either your mouse or arrow keys, drag the slider to compare the vast universe with the color that represents its average visible light.

A slider comparing two images. The first image is a bright spiral galaxy with glowing center surrounded by stars and nebulae, viewed against the dark expanse of space. The second image is a solid, off-white color representing the cosmic latte.

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