PULL · 26 MAY 2009

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Whirlpool Galaxy Deep Field

NASA APOD · Jon Christensen
COSMIC MESSAGE

The Whirlpool Galaxy, M51, is a stunning pair of interacting galaxies. The large galaxy, NGC 5194, has well-defined spiral arms and dust lanes that sweep in front of its companion, NGC 5195. This galaxy pair is the 51st entry in Charles Messier's catalog.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
GEMINI

In tropical astrology, 26 MAY 2009 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 26 MAY 2009.

THE ALMANAC FOR 26 MAY 2009
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 5% lit
POSITION
Day 146 of 365