PULL · 17 APR 1996 This was
This was
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NGC 7293: The Helix Nebula
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COSMIC MESSAGE
The Helix Nebula, also known as NGC 7293, is one of the closest planetary nebulae to Earth, about 450 light-years away in the constellation Aquarius. This image shows it glowing red from energized nitrogen and hydrogen atoms. It represents a brief, final stage in the life of a star similar to our Sun.
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NGC 7293: The Helix Nebula
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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ARIES
In tropical astrology, 17 APR 1996 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 17 APR 1996.
THE ALMANAC FOR 17 APR 1996
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
New moon, 1% lit
POSITION
Day 108 of 366
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS