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NGC 3521 Close Up

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COSMIC MESSAGE

Gorgeous spiral galaxy NGC 3521 is 35 million light-years distant in the constellation Leo. This dramatic image, from the Hubble Legacy Archive, shows its central region, spanning about 50,000 light-years. The galaxy has multiple, patchy, irregular spiral arms, unlike many other spirals with grand, sweeping arms. These arms are laced with dust and clusters of young, blue stars.

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NGC 3521 Close Up
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 13 JAN 2011 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 13 JAN 2011.

THE ALMANAC FOR 13 JAN 2011
DAY
Thursday
MOON
First quarter, 63% lit
POSITION
Day 13 of 365
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