PULL · 25 MAY 2003

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Spiral Galaxy NGC 253 Almost Sideways

NASA APOD · Jean-Charles Cuillandre

COSMIC MESSAGE

Spiral galaxy NGC 253 is seen almost edge-on, making it one of the brightest spirals in the sky. It is the largest member of the Sculptor Group of Galaxies, our nearest galactic neighbors. Located about 10 million light-years away, NGC 253 is known for its high rate of star formation.

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Spiral Galaxy NGC 253 Almost Sideways

NASA APOD · Jean-Charles Cuillandre

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GEMINI

In tropical astrology, 25 MAY 2003 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 25 MAY 2003.

THE ALMANAC FOR 25 MAY 2003

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Last quarter, 31% lit

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This was your sky.

Spiral Galaxy NGC 253 Almost Sideways

This was
your sky.