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M2-9: Wings of a Butterfly Nebula

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Stars create their most artistic displays as they die. M2-9, a butterfly planetary nebula, is an example of a low-mass star casting off its outer gaseous envelopes. This expended gas forms an impressive display that fades gradually over thousands of years. M2-9 is 2,100 light-years away and appears in the constellation Ophiuchus.

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GEMINI

In tropical astrology, 12 JUN 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 12 JUN 2005.

THE ALMANAC FOR 12 JUN 2005
DAY
Sunday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 28% lit
POSITION
Day 163 of 365
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