PULL · 29 DEC 1996 This was
This was
your sky.
Dark Bok Globules in IC 2944
NASA APOD · David Malin, Anglo Australian Observartory
COSMIC MESSAGE
The dark spots in this picture are not photographic defects, but an unusual type of interstellar cloud known as a Bok globule. Named after astronomer Bart Bok, these small, dark clouds of gas and dust are typically condensing to form new stars. These particular Bok globules are seen in front of a glowing H II region called IC 2944.
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Dark Bok Globules in IC 2944
NASA APOD · David Malin, Anglo Australian Observartory
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 29 DEC 1996 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 29 DEC 1996.
THE ALMANAC FOR 29 DEC 1996
DAY
Sunday
MOON
Waning gibbous, 82% lit
POSITION
Day 364 of 366
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS