PULL · 26 DEC 2017 This was
This was
your sky.
Grand Spiral Galaxy NGC 1232
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COSMIC MESSAGE
Grand spiral galaxy NGC 1232, captured by one of the Very Large Telescopes, shows both visible and invisible components. Millions of bright stars and dark dust are caught in a gravitational swirl of spiral arms. Open clusters of bright blue stars are sprinkled along these arms, with dark lanes of dense interstellar dust between them.
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2017-12-26 · ♑
SKYBORN
Grand Spiral Galaxy NGC 1232
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BORN 3106 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 26 DEC 2017 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 26 DEC 2017.
THE ALMANAC FOR 26 DEC 2017
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
First quarter, 56% lit
POSITION
Day 360 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS