PULL · 12 AUG 2009 This was
This was
your sky.
Irregular Galaxy NGC 55
NASA APOD · Don Goldman
COSMIC MESSAGE
Irregular galaxy NGC 55 is about 6 million light-years away and is part of the Sculptor Galaxy Group. It is seen nearly edge-on, appearing as a flattened, narrow patch of light. Spanning about 50,000 light-years, it is thought to be similar in structure to the Large Magellanic Cloud. This deep exposure shows its detailed features.
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2009-08-12 · ♌
SKYBORN
Irregular Galaxy NGC 55
NASA APOD · Don Goldman
BORN 6164 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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LEO
In tropical astrology, 12 AUG 2009 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 12 AUG 2009.
THE ALMANAC FOR 12 AUG 2009
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Last quarter, 61% lit
POSITION
Day 224 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Perseid shower, peaks tomorrow
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS