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Messier Marathon

NASA APOD · Babak Tafreshi
COSMIC MESSAGE

Astronomers participate in the 10th annual Iran Messier Marathon, aiming to observe all 110 objects in Charles Messier's catalog in one night. This image shows sky gazers with their telescopes, using red night vision lights and green laser pointers. The marathon is a challenging but rewarding all-night observing run.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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GEMINI

In tropical astrology, 27 MAY 2011 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 27 MAY 2011.

THE ALMANAC FOR 27 MAY 2011
DAY
Friday
MOON
Waning crescent, 26% lit
POSITION
Day 147 of 365
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