PULL · 31 AUG 2013

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NGC 5195: The Dot Under the Question Mark

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COSMIC MESSAGE

Dwarf galaxy NGC 5195 is the smaller companion to the famous Whirlpool Galaxy, M51. Together, they form a cosmic question mark, a shape noted in Lord Rosse's 19th-century drawings. NGC 5195, spanning about 20,000 light-years, has likely had its star formation triggered and M51's prominent spiral arms enhanced by a close gravitational encounter. This interaction shapes both galaxies, making them a classic example of galactic merger in progress.

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NGC 5195: The Dot Under the Question Mark
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
VIRGO

In tropical astrology, 31 AUG 2013 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 31 AUG 2013.

THE ALMANAC FOR 31 AUG 2013
DAY
Saturday
MOON
Waning crescent, 25% lit
POSITION
Day 243 of 365