PULL · 21 JAN 1999 This was
This was
your sky.
Spiral Galaxy NGC 253
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COSMIC MESSAGE
A camera with over 67 million pixels, the Wide Field Imager, captured this image of spiral galaxy NGC 253. This instrument is at the European Southern Observatory's 2.2 meter telescope in La Silla, Chile. The picture emphasizes the galaxy's graceful, winding arms and dramatic dust lanes. It was constructed from exposures made by the WFI in December 1998.
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UNCOMMON
1999-01-21 · ♒
SKYBORN
Spiral Galaxy NGC 253
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BORN 10020 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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AQUARIUS
In tropical astrology, 21 JAN 1999 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 1999.
THE ALMANAC FOR 21 JAN 1999
DAY
Thursday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 18% lit
POSITION
Day 21 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS