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Ultraviolet Andromeda

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COSMIC MESSAGE

This ultraviolet image of the Andromeda Galaxy, M31, is the highest resolution ever made at these wavelengths. Taken by NASA's Swift satellite, it's a mosaic of 330 individual images. The picture shows about 20,000 sources, mostly hot, young stars and dense star clusters, radiating strongly in ultraviolet light.

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Ultraviolet Andromeda
2009-09-17 · ♍
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Ultraviolet Andromeda
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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VIRGO

In tropical astrology, 17 SEP 2009 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 2009.

THE ALMANAC FOR 17 SEP 2009
DAY
Thursday
MOON
Waning crescent, 4% lit
POSITION
Day 260 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS
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