PULL · 17 JAN 2007 This was
This was
your sky.
Comet McNaught from New STEREO Satellite
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COSMIC MESSAGE
The STEREO satellite's SECCHI instrument captured Comet McNaught's ion tail on January 11, 2007. This was one of the first images from the newly activated camera. The solar wind swept the comet's tail into filamentary rays, creating a spectacular view.
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2007-01-17 · ♑
SKYBORN
Comet McNaught from New STEREO Satellite
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BORN 7102 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 17 JAN 2007 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 17 JAN 2007.
THE ALMANAC FOR 17 JAN 2007
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
New moon, 2% lit
POSITION
Day 17 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS