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The Trifid Nebula from CFHT

NASA APOD · Jean-Charles Cuillandre
COSMIC MESSAGE

The Trifid Nebula, also known as M20, is a region of star formation visible in Sagittarius. High-energy starlight striking interstellar hydrogen gas creates the red-glowing gas. Dark dust filaments, formed in the atmospheres of cool giant stars and from supernova debris, lace through M20. This nebula shows both beauty and the chaos of star birth.

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GEMINI

In tropical astrology, 31 MAY 2005 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 31 MAY 2005.

THE ALMANAC FOR 31 MAY 2005
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
Last quarter, 44% lit
POSITION
Day 151 of 365
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