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NGC 55: A Galaxy of Nebulas
You can see nebulas in other galaxies if you know how to look. This 50-hour exposure highlights glowing hydrogen and oxygen across NGC 55, a galaxy viewed nearly edge-on. By isolating the specific colors emitted by these elements, astronomers can reveal structures that would otherwise be too faint to notice. NGC 55 is sometimes called the String of Pearls Galaxy.
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In tropical astrology, 26 JAN 2026 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 26 JAN 2026.