PULL · 23 JAN 2004

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NGC 4631: The Whale Galaxy

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COSMIC MESSAGE

NGC 4631 is a large spiral galaxy, similar in size to our Milky Way. We see it edge-on, about 25 million light-years away in the constellation Canes Venatici. Its slightly distorted shape has earned it the nickname 'The Whale Galaxy.' This image shows its dark dust clouds, bright blue star clusters, and purplish star-forming regions.

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NGC 4631: The Whale Galaxy
2004-01-23 · ♒
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NGC 4631: The Whale Galaxy
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BORN 8192 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
AQUARIUS

In tropical astrology, 23 JAN 2004 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 23 JAN 2004.

THE ALMANAC FOR 23 JAN 2004
DAY
Friday
MOON
New moon, 2% lit
POSITION
Day 23 of 366