PULL · 6 NOV 1996

This was
your sky.

Elliptical Galaxy NGC 4881 in Coma Credit:

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COSMIC MESSAGE

NGC 4881 is an elliptical galaxy, a type of galaxy that is ellipsoidal in shape and lacks the spiral arms seen in our Milky Way. It contains little interstellar gas or dust, and its stars are typically older, giving it a yellowish-red appearance. This galaxy is located at the edge of the giant Coma Cluster of Galaxies, hundreds of millions of light-years away.

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Elliptical Galaxy NGC 4881 in Coma
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1996-11-06 · ♏

SKYBORN

Elliptical Galaxy NGC 4881 in Coma Credit:

NASA APOD

BORN 10826 days ago

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ZODIAC CONTEXT

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SCORPIO

In tropical astrology, 6 NOV 1996 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 NOV 1996.

THE ALMANAC FOR 6 NOV 1996

DAY

Wednesday

MOON

Waning crescent, 22% lit

POSITION

Day 311 of 366

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NEARBY DATES

This was your sky.

Elliptical Galaxy NGC 4881 in Coma Credit:

This was
your sky.