> True -- even when I tell myself something like "I'm a dot in an aerial view of my hometown, it's a dot in an aerial view of the Pacific Northwest, the Pacific Northwest is a dot in a view of the Earth-Moon neighborhood, the Earth-Moon neighborhood is a dot in a view of the solar system, the solar system is a dot in a view of the galaxy, which is a dot in a view of the Local Group of galaxies, which is a dot in a view of the universe" it doesn't quite help me comprehend it.

Your description brought to mind this site about Mandlebrot set. I found the images beautiful. The non-technical explanation link was interesting, although I'm still not sure I really understand it. But that's okay, I can still enjoy the beauty and fascination of it anyway.

koala"Don't have to understand the universe either to be able to enjoy it"mom