PULL · 16 AUG 2000 This was
This was
your sky.
Unusual Giant Galaxy NGC 1316
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COSMIC MESSAGE
NGC 1316 is a giant galaxy with an unusual appearance. It has the size and shape of an elliptical galaxy, but also contains dust lanes and a disk, which are more common in spiral galaxies. Scientists believe these features could be the result of interactions with another galaxy over the past billion years. NGC 1316 has been studied for novae, which are stellar explosions, to help calibrate the universe's expansion.
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UNCOMMON 
2000-08-16 · ♌
SKYBORN
Unusual Giant Galaxy NGC 1316
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BORN 9447 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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LEO
In tropical astrology, 16 AUG 2000 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 16 AUG 2000.
THE ALMANAC FOR 16 AUG 2000
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Full moon, 98% lit
POSITION
Day 229 of 366
METEOR SHOWER
Perseid shower, peaked 3 days ago
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS