PULL · 16 AUG 2001 This was
This was
your sky.
Centaurus A: X-Rays from an Active Galaxy
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COSMIC MESSAGE
Centaurus A is a giant elliptical galaxy with its core hidden by a thick lane of dust. The Chandra X-ray Observatory observed this active galaxy. A striking feature in the X-ray view is a 30,000 light-year long jet blasting from its core.
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2001-08-16 · ♌
SKYBORN
Centaurus A: X-Rays from an Active Galaxy
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BORN 9082 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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LEO
In tropical astrology, 16 AUG 2001 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 16 AUG 2001.
THE ALMANAC FOR 16 AUG 2001
DAY
Thursday
MOON
Waning crescent, 9% lit
POSITION
Day 228 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Perseid shower, peaked 3 days ago
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS