PULL · 6 JAN 1998

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The Red Spider Planetary Nebula

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The Red Spider Planetary Nebula, NGC 6537, shows the complex structure that forms when a star ejects its outer gases to become a white dwarf. This two-lobed nebula houses one of the hottest white dwarfs ever observed, likely part of a binary system. Internal winds from the central stars have been measured at over 300 kilometers per second.

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The Red Spider Planetary Nebula
1998-01-06 · ♑
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The Red Spider Planetary Nebula
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 6 JAN 1998 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 6 JAN 1998.

THE ALMANAC FOR 6 JAN 1998
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
First quarter, 57% lit
POSITION
Day 6 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Quadrantid shower, peaked 2 days ago