PULL · 3 JAN 2000

This was
your sky.

Cas A Supernova Remnant in X-Rays

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The Cassiopeia A supernova remnant, seen here in X-rays, is the remains of a star that exploded 300 years ago. This image from the Chandra X-ray Observatory shows unprecedented detail in three X-ray colors. The data helps astronomers understand how the star exploded, indicating where material was located before the explosion.

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MYTHIC
Cas A Supernova Remnant in X-Rays
2000-01-03 · ♑
SKYBORN
Cas A Supernova Remnant in X-Rays
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BORN 9673 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 3 JAN 2000 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 3 JAN 2000.

THE ALMANAC FOR 3 JAN 2000
DAY
Monday
MOON
Waning crescent, 12% lit
POSITION
Day 3 of 366
METEOR SHOWER
Quadrantid shower, peaks tomorrow