PULL · 12 APR 2023

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NGC 206 and the Star Clouds of Andromeda

NASA APOD · Howard Trottier

COSMIC MESSAGE

NGC 206 is a cluster of young, blue stars within the Andromeda galaxy, our nearest large galactic neighbor. This detailed view shows NGC 206 embedded in Andromeda's dusty spiral arms, about 2.5 million light-years away. The bright blue stars in NGC 206 are less than 10 million years old, indicating a recent burst of star formation.

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NGC 206 and the Star Clouds of Andromeda

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NGC 206 and the Star Clouds of Andromeda

NASA APOD · Howard Trottier

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ARIES

In tropical astrology, 12 APR 2023 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 12 APR 2023.

THE ALMANAC FOR 12 APR 2023

DAY

Wednesday

MOON

Last quarter, 57% lit

POSITION

Day 102 of 365

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This was your sky.

NGC 206 and the Star Clouds of Andromeda

This was
your sky.