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Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 1300

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NGC 1300 is a barred spiral galaxy about 70 million light-years away in the constellation Eridanus. This image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows the galaxy's central bar and spiral arms in striking detail. The galaxy spans over 100,000 light-years.

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Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 1300
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Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 1300
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 12 JAN 2005 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 12 JAN 2005.

THE ALMANAC FOR 12 JAN 2005
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
New moon, 4% lit
POSITION
Day 12 of 365
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