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Infrared Trifid

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The Trifid Nebula, also known as Messier 20, is an easily observable nebula in Sagittarius. While visible light reveals three distinct parts, this infrared image from the Spitzer Space Telescope shows glowing dust and newborn stars hidden within. Astronomers use infrared data to count these emerging stars.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 31 DEC 2016 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 31 DEC 2016.

THE ALMANAC FOR 31 DEC 2016
DAY
Saturday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 6% lit
POSITION
Day 366 of 366
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