PULL · 4 JUL 2010 This was
This was
your sky.
Companion of a Young, Sun-like Star Confirmed
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COSMIC MESSAGE
Astronomers have confirmed the first direct image of an exoplanet orbiting a star similar to our Sun. This young star, 1RXS J160929.1-210524, is only a few million years old and lies 500 light-years away in Scorpius. The infrared image shows its planetary companion, offering a glimpse into early solar system formation.
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UNCOMMON
2010-07-04 · ♋
SKYBORN
Companion of a Young, Sun-like Star Confirmed
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BORN 5838 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CANCER
In tropical astrology, 4 JUL 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 4 JUL 2010.
THE ALMANAC FOR 4 JUL 2010
DAY
Sunday
MOON
Last quarter, 48% lit
POSITION
Day 185 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS