PULL · 6 AUG 2003

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your sky.

Dusty Galaxy Centaurus A

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COSMIC MESSAGE

Centaurus A, also known as NGC 5128, is a peculiar galaxy with dramatic dust lanes that obscure its center in visible light. While its red stars and round shape suggest it is an elliptical galaxy, it contains more dust and gas than typical ellipticals.

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2003-08-06 · ♌

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Dusty Galaxy Centaurus A

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BORN 8362 days ago

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ZODIAC CONTEXT

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LEO

In tropical astrology, 6 AUG 2003 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 6 AUG 2003.

THE ALMANAC FOR 6 AUG 2003

DAY

Wednesday

MOON

First quarter, 61% lit

POSITION

Day 218 of 365

METEOR SHOWER

Perseid shower, peaks in 7 days

SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS

NEARBY DATES

This was your sky.

Dusty Galaxy Centaurus A

This was
your sky.