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Three Galaxies in Draco

NASA APOD · Robert Gendler
COSMIC MESSAGE

This intriguing trio of galaxies, sometimes called the NGC 5985/Draco Group, is located in the northern constellation Draco. From left to right, we see face-on spiral NGC 5985, elliptical galaxy NGC 5982, and edge-on spiral NGC 5981. Though not a formal cluster, these galaxies lie relatively close together in space.

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GEMINI

In tropical astrology, 8 JUN 2001 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 8 JUN 2001.

THE ALMANAC FOR 8 JUN 2001
DAY
Friday
MOON
Waning gibbous, 96% lit
POSITION
Day 159 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS
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