PULL · 10 FEB 2006 This was
This was
your sky.
M8: The Lagoon Nebula
NASA APOD · Processing: Tom Davis,
Acquisition: Jim Misti
COSMIC MESSAGE
The Lagoon Nebula, also known as M8, is a popular sight in the constellation Sagittarius. Cataloged by Charles Messier in the 18th century, it's an active stellar nursery about 5,000 light-years away, towards the center of our Milky Way. This image reveals striking details, including filaments of glowing hydrogen gas.
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Acquisition: Jim Misti · Processing: Tom Davis,
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M8: The Lagoon Nebula
NASA APOD · Processing: Tom Davis,
Acquisition: Jim Misti
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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AQUARIUS
In tropical astrology, 10 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 10 FEB 2006.
THE ALMANAC FOR 10 FEB 2006
DAY
Friday
MOON
Waxing gibbous, 91% lit
POSITION
Day 41 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS