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The Sagittarius Dwarf Tidal Stream

NASA APOD · David Martinez-Delgado (MPIA) & Gabriel Perez (IAC)
COSMIC MESSAGE

Our Milky Way Galaxy is in the process of consuming one of its satellite neighbors, the Sagittarius Dwarf galaxy. This artist's depiction shows the Sagittarius Tidal Stream, a filament of stars, gas, and dark matter. This stream entangles the Milky Way, indicating a galactic meal in progress.

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The Sagittarius Dwarf Tidal Stream
NASA APOD · David Martinez-Delgado (MPIA) & Gabriel Perez (IAC)
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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GEMINI

In tropical astrology, 29 MAY 2005 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 29 MAY 2005.

THE ALMANAC FOR 29 MAY 2005
DAY
Sunday
MOON
Last quarter, 65% lit
POSITION
Day 149 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS
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