PULL · 14 JAN 2009 This was
This was
your sky.
NGC 2170: Celestial Still Life
NASA APOD · Thomas V. Davis
COSMIC MESSAGE
NGC 2170 is a reflection nebula, shining near the center of this celestial image. It reflects light from nearby hot stars, giving it a bluish hue. The scene also includes other blue reflection nebulae, a red emission region, and numerous dark absorption nebulae. This cosmic still life is set against a backdrop of colorful stars, all commonly found in star-forming regions.
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2009-01-14 · ♑
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NGC 2170: Celestial Still Life
NASA APOD · Thomas V. Davis
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 14 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 14 JAN 2009.
THE ALMANAC FOR 14 JAN 2009
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Waning gibbous, 90% lit
POSITION
Day 14 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS