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M81 and M82: GALEX Full Field

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This full-field view from the GALEX observatory shows the galaxy pair M81 and M82 in ultraviolet light. GALEX, the Galaxy Evolution Explorer, studies star formation and galaxy evolution. M81, a spiral galaxy similar to the Milky Way, shows young, blue stars in its arms.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 30 DEC 2004 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 30 DEC 2004.

THE ALMANAC FOR 30 DEC 2004
DAY
Thursday
MOON
Waning gibbous, 86% lit
POSITION
Day 365 of 366
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