PULL · 22 DEC 2000

This was
your sky.

Simulated Supergiant Star

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COSMIC MESSAGE

This is a simulated supergiant star, a computational box consisting of a three-dimensional grid of points. While a completely realistic numerical simulation of a whole star is not yet possible, researchers are making progress. This image represents a virtual star, with its physical properties and internal dynamics numerically simulated.

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COMMON
Simulated Supergiant Star
2000-12-22 · ♑
SKYBORN
Simulated Supergiant Star
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BORN 9319 days ago
SKYBORN.APP

Move your cursor across the card to tilt it. Holographic foil ripples through the edges and surface as you go.

ZODIAC CONTEXT
CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 22 DEC 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 22 DEC 2000.

THE ALMANAC FOR 22 DEC 2000
DAY
Friday
MOON
Waning crescent, 14% lit
POSITION
Day 357 of 366
METEOR SHOWER
Ursid shower, peak tonight