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NGC 3521: Galaxy in a Bubble

NASA APOD · R Jay Gabany
COSMIC MESSAGE

Spiral galaxy NGC 3521, 35 million light-years away in Leo. This galaxy spans 50,000 light-years and features patchy, irregular spiral arms. Dust lanes, pink star-forming regions, and star clusters are visible in this colorful portrait.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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VIRGO

In tropical astrology, 15 SEP 2011 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 15 SEP 2011.

THE ALMANAC FOR 15 SEP 2011
DAY
Thursday
MOON
Waning gibbous, 93% lit
POSITION
Day 258 of 365
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