PULL · 23 MAY 1996

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Stellar Violence in 30 Doradus

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The Large Magellanic Cloud hosts 30 Doradus, also known as the Tarantula Nebula, the most active star-forming region in our Local Group of galaxies. If it were as close as the Orion Nebula, it would span half our sky. The red gas signifies a massive emission nebula, alongside supernova remnants and dark nebulae. The bright cluster R136 contains many of the most massive stars known.

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Stellar Violence in 30 Doradus

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GEMINI

In tropical astrology, 23 MAY 1996 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 23 MAY 1996.

THE ALMANAC FOR 23 MAY 1996

DAY

Thursday

MOON

First quarter, 32% lit

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Day 144 of 366

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This was your sky.

Stellar Violence in 30 Doradus

This was
your sky.