PULL · 3 JAN 2009 This was
This was
your sky.
Double Cluster in Perseus
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COSMIC MESSAGE
The Double Cluster, h and chi Persei, is an easy binocular target in the northern constellation Perseus. These two open star clusters, NGC 869 and NGC 884, are separated by only a few hundred light-years. They contain stars much younger and hotter than the Sun, and sit about 7,000 light-years away. The Greek astronomer Hipparchus cataloged them in 130 BC.
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Double Cluster in Perseus
NASA APOD · Dark Atmospheres
BORN 6385 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 3 JAN 2009 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 3 JAN 2009.
THE ALMANAC FOR 3 JAN 2009
DAY
Saturday
MOON
First quarter, 44% lit
POSITION
Day 3 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Quadrantid shower, peaks tomorrow
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS