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Elliptical Galaxy M87

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COSMIC MESSAGE

Elliptical galaxy M87 is much larger than average, residing near the center of the Virgo Cluster. It has an unusually high number of globular clusters, visible as faint spots surrounding its bright core. M87 is a peculiar type of elliptical galaxy, differing from our own Milky Way.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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GEMINI

In tropical astrology, 16 JUN 2004 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 16 JUN 2004.

THE ALMANAC FOR 16 JUN 2004
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
New moon, 2% lit
POSITION
Day 168 of 366
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS
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