PULL · 7 JAN 2003

This was
your sky.

Open Star Cluster M38

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The open cluster M38, also known as the Starfish Cluster, is about 4,000 light-years away in the constellation Auriga. Its stars are roughly 200 million years old, still young enough to include many bright blue stars. The cluster spans about 25 light-years across. Its brightest star is a yellow giant, shining 900 times brighter than our Sun.

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Open Star Cluster M38
2003-01-07 · ♑
SKYBORN
Open Star Cluster M38
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BORN 8664 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 7 JAN 2003 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 7 JAN 2003.

THE ALMANAC FOR 7 JAN 2003
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 18% lit
POSITION
Day 7 of 365