PULL · 12 JUL 2008

This was
your sky.

NGC 7331 and Beyond

NASA APOD · Don Goldman

COSMIC MESSAGE

NGC 7331 is a spiral galaxy in Pegasus, about 50 million light-years away. It's often compared to our own Milky Way galaxy. The galaxy's disk is inclined to our line-of-sight, creating a strong sense of depth in long exposures. This image captures its well-defined spiral structure.

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NGC 7331 and Beyond

NASA APOD · Don Goldman

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ZODIAC CONTEXT

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CANCER

In tropical astrology, 12 JUL 2008 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 12 JUL 2008.

THE ALMANAC FOR 12 JUL 2008

DAY

Saturday

MOON

First quarter, 67% lit

POSITION

Day 194 of 366

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This was your sky.

NGC 7331 and Beyond

This was
your sky.