PULL · 10 JUN 1998

This was
your sky.

NGC 6070: First Light for Sloan

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The graceful spiral galaxy NGC 6070 is 100 million light-years distant in the constellation Serpens. This image marks 'First Light' for the Sloan Digital Sky Survey's new telescope. Located at Apache Point Observatory, this instrument will map a quarter of the entire sky in detail.

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NGC 6070: First Light for Sloan

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BORN 10245 days ago

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ZODIAC CONTEXT

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GEMINI

In tropical astrology, 10 JUN 1998 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 10 JUN 1998.

THE ALMANAC FOR 10 JUN 1998

DAY

Wednesday

MOON

Full moon, 100% lit

POSITION

Day 161 of 365

SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS

NEARBY DATES

This was your sky.

NGC 6070: First Light for Sloan

This was
your sky.