PULL · 4 JAN 2012 This was
This was
your sky.
Starburst Galaxy IC 10
NASA APOD · Dietmar Hager
COSMIC MESSAGE
IC 10, an irregular dwarf galaxy, is located about 2.3 million light-years away, hidden behind dust and stars in the Milky Way's plane. Despite the dimming from intervening dust, it shows vigorous star-forming regions with a reddish glow. IC 10 is the closest known starburst galaxy and a member of the Local Group. It has a large population of newly formed stars compared to other Local Group galaxies.
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Starburst Galaxy IC 10
NASA APOD · Dietmar Hager
BORN 5289 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 4 JAN 2012 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 4 JAN 2012.
THE ALMANAC FOR 4 JAN 2012
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Waxing gibbous, 78% lit
POSITION
Day 4 of 366
METEOR SHOWER
Quadrantid shower, peak tonight
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS