PULL · 24 MAY 1999

This was
your sky.

Introducing Nova Velorum 1999

NASA APOD · Gordon Garradd

COSMIC MESSAGE

Nova Velorum 1999 was a bright nova, visible to the unaided eye in southern skies. A nova occurs in a binary star system where a white dwarf star accretes matter from a companion. When enough material builds up on the white dwarf's surface, it ignites in a thermonuclear explosion, causing a dramatic increase in brightness. This event offered a rare chance to observe such a stellar outburst.

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Introducing Nova Velorum 1999

NASA APOD · Gordon Garradd

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GEMINI

In tropical astrology, 24 MAY 1999 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 24 MAY 1999.

THE ALMANAC FOR 24 MAY 1999

DAY

Monday

MOON

First quarter, 67% lit

POSITION

Day 144 of 365

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This was your sky.

Introducing Nova Velorum 1999

This was
your sky.