PULL · 10 SEP 2001

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Galactic Center Flicker Indicates Black Hole

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COSMIC MESSAGE

Observations by the Chandra X-ray Observatory revealed that Sagittarius A*, the bright X-ray source at the very center of our Milky Way, flickered dramatically. This rapid brightening suggests a small, compact source, leading many astronomers to believe it indicates the presence of a black hole. The flickering event points to the black hole's activity at our galaxy's core.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT

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VIRGO

In tropical astrology, 10 SEP 2001 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 10 SEP 2001.

THE ALMANAC FOR 10 SEP 2001

DAY

Monday

MOON

Last quarter, 50% lit

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Day 253 of 365

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This was your sky.

Galactic Center Flicker Indicates Black Hole

This was
your sky.