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The Milky Way in Infrared

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COSMIC MESSAGE

Our galaxy, the Milky Way, seen in infrared light. From a dark sky, you can see a faint, milky band of stars overhead. With a telescope, you can see the individual stars that make up this band. This infrared view shows us the dust lanes that block visible light, revealing the galactic center.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 29 DEC 1997 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 29 DEC 1997.

THE ALMANAC FOR 29 DEC 1997
DAY
Monday
MOON
New moon, 0% lit
POSITION
Day 363 of 365
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