PULL · 21 JAN 1998

This was
your sky.

Our Dusty Universe

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COSMIC MESSAGE

Our universe is full of dust that glows predominantly in far-infrared light. This cosmic dust was found in data from the COBE satellite, appearing as a diffuse glow in this image. The amount of dust helps astronomers measure the number of stars that have formed and those hidden by the dust.

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COMMON
Our Dusty Universe
1998-01-21 · ♒
SKYBORN
Our Dusty Universe
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BORN 10385 days ago
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Move your cursor across the card to tilt it. Holographic foil ripples through the edges and surface as you go.

ZODIAC CONTEXT
AQUARIUS

In tropical astrology, 21 JAN 1998 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 21 JAN 1998.

THE ALMANAC FOR 21 JAN 1998
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Last quarter, 41% lit
POSITION
Day 21 of 365