PULL · 6 SEP 2010 This was
This was
your sky.
A Laser Strike at the Galactic Center
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COSMIC MESSAGE
Astronomers at the Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile use powerful lasers to create artificial stars in the upper atmosphere. These laser strikes allow them to measure atmospheric distortions in real-time. By constantly imaging these excited high-altitude atoms, they can adjust the VLT's mirrors to correct for blurring. This adaptive optics technique provides sharper views of distant celestial objects, including the Galactic Center.
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A Laser Strike at the Galactic Center
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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VIRGO
In tropical astrology, 6 SEP 2010 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 SEP 2010.
THE ALMANAC FOR 6 SEP 2010
DAY
Monday
MOON
Waning crescent, 6% lit
POSITION
Day 249 of 365
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