"This is The Halo of Centaurus of The Centaurian Dynasty." Julian Sterling's voice resonated gently in the silent space. He raised his hand slightly, seeming as if he wanted to touch the ring appearing before him, but then his hand passed right through the holographic image. "It was destroyed five thousand light-years ago, burying a vast expanse of history and culture, a magnificent golden age of humanity during the era of cosmic exploration."
