PULL · 11 JUN 2010 This was
This was
your sky.
Hydrogen in M51
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COSMIC MESSAGE
M51, also cataloged as NGC 5194, is a large galaxy over 60,000 light-years across, with a readily apparent spiral structure. It is part of an interacting galaxy pair, with its spiral arms and dust lanes sweeping in front of its companion, NGC 5195. This image combines data, including long exposures through a narrow hydrogen-alpha filter, from the Calar Alto Observatory.
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2010-06-11 · ♊
SKYBORN
Hydrogen in M51
NASA APOD · CAHA
BORN 5861 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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GEMINI
In tropical astrology, 11 JUN 2010 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 11 JUN 2010.
THE ALMANAC FOR 11 JUN 2010
DAY
Friday
MOON
New moon, 1% lit
POSITION
Day 162 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS