PULL · 28 JAN 1996

This was
your sky.

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COSMIC MESSAGE

In December 1993, astronauts Story Musgrave and Jeffrey Hoffman repaired the Hubble Space Telescope. This photo shows them at the end of the Space Shuttle Endeavour's robotic arm, making final repairs. The coastline of western Australia is visible below. This successful mission allowed HST to see the universe with unprecedented clarity.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT

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AQUARIUS

In tropical astrology, 28 JAN 1996 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 28 JAN 1996.

THE ALMANAC FOR 28 JAN 1996

DAY

Sunday

MOON

First quarter, 54% lit

POSITION

Day 28 of 366

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This was your sky.

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This was
your sky.