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NGC 7009: The Saturn Nebula

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The layers of the Saturn Nebula, NGC 7009, provide clues to its formation. This picture, taken in April 1996 and released in December 1997, helps us understand how a low-mass star transforms into a white dwarf. A computer model suggests the central star first expelled the green, barrel-shaped gas, which now confines stellar winds to create a jet.

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NGC 7009: The Saturn Nebula
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 30 DEC 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 30 DEC 1997.

THE ALMANAC FOR 30 DEC 1997
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
New moon, 1% lit
POSITION
Day 364 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS
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