PULL · 17 JUN 2002 This was
This was
your sky.
NGC 4697: X-Rays from an Elliptical Galaxy
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COSMIC MESSAGE
Many bright, point-like sources in this Chandra Observatory X-ray image lie within NGC 4697, an elliptical galaxy about 40 million light-years away towards Virgo. Like other normal elliptical galaxies, NGC 4697 is a spherical collection of mainly older, fainter, low-mass stars. It has little star-forming gas and dust compared to spiral galaxies. The luminous X-ray sources, powered by neutron stars and black holes, indicate NGC 4697 had a wilder youth.
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2002-06-17 · ♊
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NGC 4697: X-Rays from an Elliptical Galaxy
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BORN 8777 days ago
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GEMINI
In tropical astrology, 17 JUN 2002 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 17 JUN 2002.
THE ALMANAC FOR 17 JUN 2002
DAY
Monday
MOON
First quarter, 44% lit
POSITION
Day 168 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS