PULL · 23 DEC 2008 This was
This was
your sky.
Collinder 399: The Coat Hanger
NASA APOD · Noel
Carboni
COSMIC MESSAGE
The Coat Hanger, also known as Collinder 399, is a celestial object visible with binoculars. For much of the last century, astronomers debated if it was a true star cluster or just an asterism, a chance alignment of stars. Recent precise measurements have shown discrepant angular shifts, indicating that these stars are likely not physically associated.
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2008-12-23 · ♑
SKYBORN
Collinder 399: The Coat Hanger
NASA APOD · Noel
Carboni
BORN 6396 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 23 DEC 2008 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 23 DEC 2008.
THE ALMANAC FOR 23 DEC 2008
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
Waning crescent, 18% lit
POSITION
Day 358 of 366
METEOR SHOWER
Ursid shower, peaked yesterday
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS