PULL · 21 MAY 1997 This was
This was
your sky.
GRB970508 Delivers Predicted Radio Emission
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New evidence supports the idea that Gamma-Ray Bursts (GRBs) are the most powerful explosions known. Two weeks prior to this observation, a GRB was historic for its prompt X-ray and optical emissions. The visible light showed color gaps, indicating absorbing gas at a distant redshift of 0.8. If GRBs are this far away, radio emission was predicted to peak around this time.
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GRB970508 Delivers Predicted Radio Emission
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GEMINI
In tropical astrology, 21 MAY 1997 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 21 MAY 1997.
THE ALMANAC FOR 21 MAY 1997
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Full moon, 100% lit
POSITION
Day 141 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS