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Tentacles of the Tarantula Nebula

NASA APOD · WFI, MPG/ESO 2.2-m Telescope, La Silla, ESO
COSMIC MESSAGE

The Tarantula Nebula is a giant emission nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud, our neighboring galaxy. Inside this cosmic arachnid lies a huge central cluster of young, massive stars, cataloged as R136. The energetic light and winds from this cluster illuminate the nebula and sculpt the surrounding gas and dust into vast, complex filaments, which give the Tarantula Nebula its name.

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Tentacles of the Tarantula Nebula
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 28 DEC 2004 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 28 DEC 2004.

THE ALMANAC FOR 28 DEC 2004
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
Full moon, 97% lit
POSITION
Day 363 of 366
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS
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