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The 2MASS Galaxy Sky

NASA APOD · 2MASS, T. H. Jarrett, J. Carpenter, & R. Hurt
COSMIC MESSAGE

Our local universe is not a random collection of galaxies. The Two Micron All Sky Survey, or 2MASS, mapped over a million of the brightest infrared sources in the sky. Most of these sources are galaxies, and they trace out a web of clusters and superclusters. This map helps us understand how the universe formed and evolved.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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VIRGO

In tropical astrology, 17 SEP 2003 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 2003.

THE ALMANAC FOR 17 SEP 2003
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Last quarter, 63% lit
POSITION
Day 260 of 365
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