PULL · 19 AUG 2002

This was
your sky.

Roque de los Muchachos Observatory

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COSMIC MESSAGE

High above the clouds, on La Palma in the Canary Islands, sits the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory. This site is a premier location for astronomical observation due to its clear skies and stable atmosphere. Pictured here are several telescopes, including the 4.2-meter William Herschel Telescope. These instruments gather light from distant celestial objects, providing data for astronomers worldwide.

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COMMON
Roque de los Muchachos Observatory
2002-08-19 · ♌
SKYBORN
Roque de los Muchachos Observatory
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BORN 8714 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
LEO

In tropical astrology, 19 AUG 2002 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 19 AUG 2002.

THE ALMANAC FOR 19 AUG 2002
DAY
Monday
MOON
Waxing gibbous, 83% lit
POSITION
Day 231 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Perseid shower, peaked 6 days ago