PULL · 16 JAN 2005

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Nebula Nova Cygni Turns On

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COSMIC MESSAGE

In 1992, a white dwarf star in Cygnus exploded, an event called Nova Cygni. Light from that nova expanded into space, illuminating a pre-existing cloud of hydrogen gas. The small red ball just above center is the only gas actually expelled by the nova. The rest is a cosmic light show, a nebula that wasn't there until the light from the nova turned it on.

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Nebula Nova Cygni Turns On
2005-01-16 · ♑
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Nebula Nova Cygni Turns On
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 16 JAN 2005 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 16 JAN 2005.

THE ALMANAC FOR 16 JAN 2005
DAY
Sunday
MOON
First quarter, 34% lit
POSITION
Day 16 of 365