Lucy, the Space Diamond
Looking for the perfect way to say "I love you" this Valentine's Day? Look no farther. Nothing can convey your love for your sweetie like Lucy the Space Diamond.
"Lucy" (so named by scientists with a sense of humor and a penchant for the Beatles) is a massive diamond found in the constellation Centaurus, 50 light years from earth. Unfortunately for your local jeweler, Lucy's not just floating around in deep space - she is being formed at the heart of a degenerate star. You'll have a tough time getting near her.
Assuming you manage to make the 100-year light-speed journey to bring Lucy home to your beloved, you'll need to consider a larger ring, as well: Lucy is estimated at a mindboggling 10 billion trillion trillion carats - she's roughly 2,500 miles in diameter.
A diamond may not be forever, contrary to the De Beers ads, but Lucy is probably the next closest thing to it!
"Lucy" (so named by scientists with a sense of humor and a penchant for the Beatles) is a massive diamond found in the constellation Centaurus, 50 light years from earth. Unfortunately for your local jeweler, Lucy's not just floating around in deep space - she is being formed at the heart of a degenerate star. You'll have a tough time getting near her.
Assuming you manage to make the 100-year light-speed journey to bring Lucy home to your beloved, you'll need to consider a larger ring, as well: Lucy is estimated at a mindboggling 10 billion trillion trillion carats - she's roughly 2,500 miles in diameter.
A diamond may not be forever, contrary to the De Beers ads, but Lucy is probably the next closest thing to it!
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