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Dusty Galaxy Centaurus A

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COSMIC MESSAGE

Centaurus A is a peculiar galaxy with dramatic dust lanes obscuring its center in visible light. These thick dust lanes are unusual compared to our Milky Way Galaxy. Centaurus A is also a strong source of radio waves, indicating intense activity in its core. This image was taken by the Cerro Tololo Interamerican Observatory.

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Dusty Galaxy Centaurus A
1995-08-28 · ♍
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Dusty Galaxy Centaurus A
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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VIRGO

In tropical astrology, 28 AUG 1995 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 28 AUG 1995.

THE ALMANAC FOR 28 AUG 1995
DAY
Monday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 6% lit
POSITION
Day 240 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS
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