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The Spider Nebula in Infrared

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The Spider Nebula, IC 417, is an emission nebula shaped like a spider, located about 10,000 light-years away in the constellation Auriga. This infrared image reveals details within the gas cloud. Both the Spider and the smaller Fly Nebula, NGC 1931, harbor young, open star clusters. The Fly Nebula is about 10 light-years across, providing a sense of scale for this cosmic pairing.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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VIRGO

In tropical astrology, 4 SEP 2019 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 4 SEP 2019.

THE ALMANAC FOR 4 SEP 2019
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 24% lit
POSITION
Day 247 of 365
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