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Local Group Galaxy NGC 205

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NGC 205 is a dwarf elliptical galaxy in our Local Group, a collection of about 25 galaxies that includes the Milky Way. It is a satellite galaxy of the Andromeda Galaxy, M31. You can sometimes spot NGC 205 in photographs, appearing as a small smudge to the south of M31's core.

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Local Group Galaxy NGC 205
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Local Group Galaxy NGC 205
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 8 JAN 1996 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 8 JAN 1996.

THE ALMANAC FOR 8 JAN 1996
DAY
Monday
MOON
Waning gibbous, 93% lit
POSITION
Day 8 of 366
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