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Centaurus A: The Galaxy Deep Inside

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COSMIC MESSAGE

Centaurus A is the closest active galaxy to Earth, about 10 million light-years away. This composite image combines an optical picture of Cen A with radio emission lobes and an infrared image from the ISO satellite. The infrared data maps out dust in what appears to be a barred spiral galaxy. This inner galaxy is about the size of the Milky Way.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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AQUARIUS

In tropical astrology, 2 FEB 2002 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 2 FEB 2002.

THE ALMANAC FOR 2 FEB 2002
DAY
Saturday
MOON
Waning gibbous, 77% lit
POSITION
Day 33 of 365
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