PULL · 19 SEP 2001 This was
This was
your sky.
SIRTF: Name This Satellite
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COSMIC MESSAGE
NASA's Space Infrared Telescope Facility, SIRTF, was the most powerful infrared telescope launched at the time. It was designed to study the universe in infrared light, which can penetrate cosmic dust clouds. NASA invited the public to help name this Great Observatory, following the tradition of naming them after influential scientists.
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UNCOMMON 
2001-09-19 · ♍
SKYBORN
SIRTF: Name This Satellite
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BORN 9048 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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VIRGO
In tropical astrology, 19 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 19 SEP 2001.
THE ALMANAC FOR 19 SEP 2001
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
New moon, 3% lit
POSITION
Day 262 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS