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NGC 281: Cluster, Clouds, and Globules

NASA APOD · David Malin (AAO), IAC, RGO, Isaac Newton Telescope
COSMIC MESSAGE

NGC 281 is an active region of star formation. It includes a small open cluster of stars, a diffuse red-glowing emission nebula, and large lanes of obscuring gas and dust. Dense knots of dust and gas within the nebula may still be forming stars. The open cluster of stars IC 1590, visible in the upper right, formed only in the last few million years.

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NGC 281: Cluster, Clouds, and Globules
NASA APOD · David Malin (AAO), IAC, RGO, Isaac Newton Telescope
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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VIRGO

In tropical astrology, 21 SEP 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 21 SEP 1998.

THE ALMANAC FOR 21 SEP 1998
DAY
Monday
MOON
New moon, 0% lit
POSITION
Day 264 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS
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