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The N44 Superbubble

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The vast emission nebula N44 in the Large Magellanic Cloud has a large, 250 light-year hole. Astronomers are trying to determine its cause. One possibility, particle winds from massive stars inside the bubble, has been found inconsistent with measured wind velocities. Another idea is that expanding shells from old supernovae sculpted the hole.

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The N44 Superbubble
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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AQUARIUS

In tropical astrology, 6 FEB 2006 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 FEB 2006.

THE ALMANAC FOR 6 FEB 2006
DAY
Monday
MOON
First quarter, 56% lit
POSITION
Day 37 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS
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