PULL · 15 FEB 1997

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Shapley 1: An Annular Planetary Nebula Credit and Copyright:

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COSMIC MESSAGE

When a star like our Sun runs out of fuel, its core collapses into a white dwarf, and its outer layers are ejected into space. This creates a planetary nebula, a glowing shell of gas and dust around the dying star. Shapley 1 is one such nebula, named after astronomer Harlow Shapley, and it exhibits a distinct ring-like structure. These nebulae are far beyond our Solar System, despite their planet-like appearance through early telescopes.

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AQUARIUS

In tropical astrology, 15 FEB 1997 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 15 FEB 1997.

THE ALMANAC FOR 15 FEB 1997

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Saturday

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First quarter, 55% lit

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Day 46 of 365

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This was your sky.

Shapley 1: An Annular Planetary Nebula Credit and Copyright:

This was
your sky.