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Active Galaxy Centaurus A

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COSMIC MESSAGE

Centaurus A is a giant elliptical galaxy, one of the closest active galaxies to Earth at 11 million light-years away. This composite image combines X-ray, optical, and radio data to show its full structure. A powerful jet of high-energy particles streams from the galaxy's core, powered by its central black hole.

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Active Galaxy Centaurus A
2008-01-10 · ♑
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Active Galaxy Centaurus A
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 10 JAN 2008 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 10 JAN 2008.

THE ALMANAC FOR 10 JAN 2008
DAY
Thursday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 5% lit
POSITION
Day 10 of 366
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