PULL · 14 SEP 2005

This was
your sky.

The Boomerang Nebula in Polarized Light

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The Boomerang Nebula is one of the coldest places in the universe, with gas cooled to just one degree above absolute zero. This is due to a high-speed wind of gas and dust blowing from its central star at nearly 600,000 kilometers per hour. The nebula's symmetric shape, seen here in polarized light, is still a mystery. It might be due to a central disk of dense gas or a magnetic field. This image helps astronomers study how stars evolve and shed their outer layers.

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The Boomerang Nebula in Polarized Light
2005-09-14 · ♍
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
VIRGO

In tropical astrology, 14 SEP 2005 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 14 SEP 2005.

THE ALMANAC FOR 14 SEP 2005
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Waxing gibbous, 82% lit
POSITION
Day 257 of 365