PULL · 15 FEB 2024

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NGC 253: Dusty Island Universe

NASA APOD · Steve Crouch
COSMIC MESSAGE

NGC 253, also known as the Sculptor Galaxy, is a dusty spiral galaxy about 10 million light-years away. Caroline Herschel discovered it in 1783. It is one of the brightest spiral galaxies we can see, appearing as a "Silver Coin" in small telescopes. This galaxy is the largest member of the Sculptor Group of galaxies.

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NGC 253: Dusty Island Universe
NASA APOD · Steve Crouch
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
AQUARIUS

In tropical astrology, 15 FEB 2024 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 15 FEB 2024.

THE ALMANAC FOR 15 FEB 2024
DAY
Thursday
MOON
First quarter, 32% lit
POSITION
Day 46 of 366