PULL · 26 JUN 2010

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Young Star Cluster Westerlund 2

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COSMIC MESSAGE

This composite image from Spitzer and Chandra shows the young star cluster Westerlund 2, surrounded by the dusty stellar nursery RCW 49. Infrared data from Spitzer, shown in black and white, reveals stars and structures hidden from optical telescopes. The Chandra X-ray data, in false color, highlights the hot, energetic stars in the cluster's core, all located in the constellation Centaurus.

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Young Star Cluster Westerlund 2
2010-06-26 · ♋
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Young Star Cluster Westerlund 2
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
CANCER

In tropical astrology, 26 JUN 2010 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 26 JUN 2010.

THE ALMANAC FOR 26 JUN 2010
DAY
Saturday
MOON
Full moon, 100% lit
POSITION
Day 177 of 365