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Hubble Remix: Active Galaxy NGC 1275

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NGC 1275, a central galaxy in the Perseus Cluster, is devouring other galaxies. This Hubble image shows the debris and glowing filaments from those mergers. All that matter is feeding a supermassive black hole at the galaxy's core, making NGC 1275 a powerful source of X-rays and radio emission.

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Hubble Remix: Active Galaxy NGC 1275
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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GEMINI

In tropical astrology, 4 JUN 2010 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 4 JUN 2010.

THE ALMANAC FOR 4 JUN 2010
DAY
Friday
MOON
Last quarter, 53% lit
POSITION
Day 155 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS
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