PULL · 8 FEB 2000

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Rings Around Beta Pictoris

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COSMIC MESSAGE

Beta Pictoris is a young star surrounded by a disk of gas and dust, from which planets are forming. This image shows the rings of material around it, providing clues about planetary system formation. The star is located about 63 light-years away from Earth.

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Rings Around Beta Pictoris
2000-02-08 · ♒
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Rings Around Beta Pictoris
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
AQUARIUS

In tropical astrology, 8 FEB 2000 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 8 FEB 2000.

THE ALMANAC FOR 8 FEB 2000
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 11% lit
POSITION
Day 39 of 366