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M33: Triangulum Galaxy

NASA APOD · Giovanni Benintende
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The Triangulum Galaxy, also known as M33, is a face-on spiral galaxy in the small constellation Triangulum. It is the third largest in our Local Group of galaxies, after Andromeda and the Milky Way. M33 spans over 50,000 light-years and is about 3 million light-years from us. Astronomers believe it may be a satellite of the Andromeda Galaxy.

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In tropical astrology, 17 SEP 2016 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 17 SEP 2016.

THE ALMANAC FOR 17 SEP 2016
DAY
Saturday
MOON
Full moon, 99% lit
POSITION
Day 261 of 366
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