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Detection of a bow shock around Vela X-1
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In tropical astrology, 14 JAN 1997 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 14 JAN 1997.
Questions about January 14, 1997
What space photo was released on January 14, 1997?
"Detection of a bow shock around Vela X-1", from the European Southern Observatory, released on January 14, 1997.
What was the Moon's phase on January 14, 1997?
A waxing crescent moon, about 29% lit.
What day of the week was January 14, 1997?
January 14, 1997 was a Tuesday, day 14 of the 365 days in 1997.
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