PULL · 26 AUG 2011

This was
your sky.

A Young Supernova in the Nearby Pinwheel Galaxy

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COSMIC MESSAGE

PTF 11kly is a supernova that occurred in the Pinwheel Galaxy, M101, about 21 million light-years away. Discovered by the Palomar Transient Factory sky survey, it was caught very early after its ignition. This rapid detection allowed astronomers worldwide to monitor its evolution from its earliest stages.

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A Young Supernova in the Nearby Pinwheel Galaxy
2011-08-26 · ♍
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A Young Supernova in the Nearby Pinwheel Galaxy
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
VIRGO

In tropical astrology, 26 AUG 2011 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 26 AUG 2011.

THE ALMANAC FOR 26 AUG 2011
DAY
Friday
MOON
Waning crescent, 8% lit
POSITION
Day 238 of 365