PULL · 25 DEC 1998

This was
your sky.

Nebulae For Christmas

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The remnants of stars, these planetary nebulae are like cosmic ornaments. NGC 6578 and IC 3568 are glowing shrouds of gas, cast off by dying red giant stars. They last for about 10,000 years before the central star becomes a white dwarf. This image captures them in their colorful, fleeting phase.

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Nebulae For Christmas
1998-12-25 · ♑
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Nebulae For Christmas
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 25 DEC 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 25 DEC 1998.

THE ALMANAC FOR 25 DEC 1998
DAY
Friday
MOON
First quarter, 42% lit
POSITION
Day 359 of 365