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Hidden Galaxy IC 342

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COSMIC MESSAGE

IC 342, a spiral galaxy similar in size to the Milky Way, is seven million light-years away in Camelopardalis. It is almost hidden behind the dust and gas in our own galaxy's plane. Despite the obscuring cosmic clouds, this sharp image reveals its spiral arms and bright core.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 22 DEC 2010 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 22 DEC 2010.

THE ALMANAC FOR 22 DEC 2010
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Full moon, 98% lit
POSITION
Day 356 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Ursid shower, peak tonight
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS
NEARBY DATES