PULL · 5 APR 2002

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Gamma-Ray Burst Afterglow: Supernova Connection

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What causes gamma-ray bursts? This Hubble Space Telescope exposure shows the dwindling optical afterglow of a gamma-ray burst detected by the Beppo-SAX satellite on December 11, 2001. The burst's host galaxy, billions of light-years distant, is the faint smudge extending above and to the left of the afterglow. Rapid observations by the XMM-Newton satellite confirmed the fading X-ray light, suggesting a supernova connection.

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ARIES

In tropical astrology, 5 APR 2002 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 5 APR 2002.

THE ALMANAC FOR 5 APR 2002

DAY

Friday

MOON

Last quarter, 47% lit

POSITION

Day 95 of 365

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This was your sky.

Gamma-Ray Burst Afterglow: Supernova Connection

This was
your sky.