PULL · 21 AUG 2003

This was
your sky.

X-Rays from M17

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COSMIC MESSAGE

M17, also known as the Omega or Swan Nebula, is a star-forming region in Sagittarius about 5,000 light-years away. The Chandra X-ray Observatory shows many massive young stars in the pink central region. These stars sculpt the glowing gas cloud into its bowed and hollowed-out shape.

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X-Rays from M17

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BORN 8347 days ago

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ZODIAC CONTEXT

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LEO

In tropical astrology, 21 AUG 2003 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 21 AUG 2003.

THE ALMANAC FOR 21 AUG 2003

DAY

Thursday

MOON

Last quarter, 37% lit

POSITION

Day 233 of 365

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This was your sky.

X-Rays from M17

This was
your sky.