PULL · 31 AUG 1998

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your sky.

A3827: Galactic Cannibal

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COSMIC MESSAGE

Abell 3827 is a galaxy cluster where the central galaxy is actively consuming smaller ones. The remnants of five galaxies are visible, merging into the supergiant at the cluster's core. This image, taken in false color, shows the ongoing process of galactic cannibalism. The light from this distant cluster has traveled for about 1.5 billion years to reach us.

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A3827: Galactic Cannibal
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
VIRGO

In tropical astrology, 31 AUG 1998 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 31 AUG 1998.

THE ALMANAC FOR 31 AUG 1998
DAY
Monday
MOON
First quarter, 64% lit
POSITION
Day 243 of 365