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Spherical Planetary Nebula Abell 39

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COSMIC MESSAGE

Abell 39 is a planetary nebula, the expelled outer atmosphere of a Sun-like star, now six light-years across. Its nearly perfect spherical shape provides valuable clues about stellar chemical composition. Observations suggest Abell 39 contains only about half the oxygen found in our Sun, offering insights into its original star.

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Spherical Planetary Nebula Abell 39
2001-01-23 · ♒
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Spherical Planetary Nebula Abell 39
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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AQUARIUS

In tropical astrology, 23 JAN 2001 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 23 JAN 2001.

THE ALMANAC FOR 23 JAN 2001
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
New moon, 2% lit
POSITION
Day 23 of 365
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