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Arp 272

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COSMIC MESSAGE

Two galaxies, NGC 6050 and IC 1179, are colliding in Arp 272. This Hubble Legacy Archive image shows their spiral arms linking together. A third galaxy, likely part of the system, is also visible. They are 450 million light-years away in the Hercules Galaxy Cluster.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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VIRGO

In tropical astrology, 22 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 22 SEP 2011.

THE ALMANAC FOR 22 SEP 2011
DAY
Thursday
MOON
Waning crescent, 28% lit
POSITION
Day 265 of 365
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