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Edge-on NGC 3628

NASA APOD · Alessandro Falesiedi
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NGC 3628 is a spiral galaxy seen perfectly edge-on, about 35 million light-years away in the constellation Leo. Its thick disk is bisected by dark lanes of dust. This view has earned it the nickname 'The Hamburger Galaxy.' It is part of a group of galaxies that includes M65 and M66.

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Edge-on NGC 3628
NASA APOD · Alessandro Falesiedi
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GEMINI

In tropical astrology, 20 JUN 2013 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 20 JUN 2013.

THE ALMANAC FOR 20 JUN 2013
DAY
Thursday
MOON
Waxing gibbous, 89% lit
POSITION
Day 171 of 365
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