PULL · 4 SEP 2006

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The Large Magellanic Cloud in Infrared

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The Large Magellanic Cloud, our galactic neighbor, is a chaotic mix of gas and dust. This infrared image from the Spitzer Space Telescope reveals where dust collects, glowing with the warmth of stellar materials. It took 300,000 individual exposures to create this detailed map. This level of detail helps astronomers understand how stars recycle their material back into space.

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The Large Magellanic Cloud in Infrared
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The Large Magellanic Cloud in Infrared
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
VIRGO

In tropical astrology, 4 SEP 2006 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 4 SEP 2006.

THE ALMANAC FOR 4 SEP 2006
DAY
Monday
MOON
Waxing gibbous, 87% lit
POSITION
Day 247 of 365