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Constellations
Extravaganza
For every
commuter, the sight of the "Sky Ceiling" at the Grand Central
is extremely familiar. Watching mankind from above, the Roman
gods witness humankind's coming and going from 120 feet up.
More than 32 million subway passengers pass through Grand
Central Terminal on 42nd Street in Manhattan, and nearly 60
million people use the Metro-North every year, according to
the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Web site. The ceiling
of the main concourse is one of the few options passers-by
have for watching stars and constellations in the big city.
Grand Central Terminal replaced the original depot in 1913
at a cost of $43 million. The celestial ceiling was recently
restored along with the station, bringing back the splendor
to the masterpiece that every Roman god deserves.
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The
ceiling at Grand
Central Terminal offers a glimpse at some of the
heavenly constellations.
PHOTO:
Gabriel Sama |
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