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Shapley 1: An Annular Planetary Nebula

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Shapley 1 is an annular planetary nebula, formed when a star like our Sun runs out of nuclear fuel. The star's core condenses into a white dwarf, while its outer layers are expelled into space. This nebula has a distinct ring-like structure, named after astronomer Harlow Shapley.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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SAGITTARIUS

In tropical astrology, 12 DEC 1995 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 12 DEC 1995.

THE ALMANAC FOR 12 DEC 1995
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
Waning gibbous, 74% lit
POSITION
Day 346 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Geminid shower, peaks in 2 days
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS
NEARBY DATES