PULL · 9 JAN 2009 This was
This was
your sky.
NGC 4945 in Centaurus
NASA APOD · Dietmar Hager
COSMIC MESSAGE
The large, dusty spiral galaxy NGC 4945 is seen edge-on in this wide telescopic image, which spans almost 2 degrees in the constellation Centaurus. Located about 13 million light-years away, NGC 4945 is roughly the same size as our own Milky Way. Observations in X-ray and infrared light reveal significant high-energy emission and active star formation within its core.
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2009-01-09 · ♑
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NGC 4945 in Centaurus
NASA APOD · Dietmar Hager
BORN 6379 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 9 JAN 2009 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 9 JAN 2009.
THE ALMANAC FOR 9 JAN 2009
DAY
Friday
MOON
Waxing gibbous, 96% lit
POSITION
Day 9 of 365
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