PULL · 23 OCT 2001 This was
This was
your sky.
Emission and Reflection in NGC 6559
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COSMIC MESSAGE
Bright gas and dark dust fill the space between stars in the nebula NGC 6559. The diffuse red glow comes from hydrogen gas, an emission nebula. Energetic light from nearby stars ionizes the interstellar hydrogen, and as protons and electrons recombine, they emit specific colors of light, including red. Small dust particles reflect blue starlight, creating the blue reflection nebulosity seen near two bright stars.
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Emission and Reflection in NGC 6559
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SCORPIO
In tropical astrology, 23 OCT 2001 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 23 OCT 2001.
THE ALMANAC FOR 23 OCT 2001
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
First quarter, 36% lit
POSITION
Day 296 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Orionid shower, peaked 2 days ago
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS