PULL · 23 OCT 2000

This was
your sky.

Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy NGC 205 in the Local Group

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COSMIC MESSAGE

NGC 205 is a dwarf elliptical galaxy, part of our Local Group of galaxies. This image shows it in the lower left. The Local Group includes about 25 galaxies, such as the Milky Way, the Andromeda Galaxy, and the Magellanic Clouds. NGC 205 is a companion to the large Andromeda Galaxy, and sometimes you can spot it south of Andromeda.

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Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy NGC 205 in the Local Group
2000-10-23 · ♏
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Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy NGC 205 in the Local Group
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BORN 9379 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
SCORPIO

In tropical astrology, 23 OCT 2000 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 23 OCT 2000.

THE ALMANAC FOR 23 OCT 2000
DAY
Monday
MOON
Waning crescent, 22% lit
POSITION
Day 297 of 366
METEOR SHOWER
Orionid shower, peaked 2 days ago